To establish a pilot program for the promotion of travel and tourism in the United States through United States international broadcasting.

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Bill Number

HR 2002

Introduced

May 7, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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Commerce Crime and Law Enforcement EBB Terrorism Foreign Trade and International Finance Foreign trade promotion International Affairs International broadcasting Science, Technology, Communications September 11, 2001 Terrorism Tourism Transportation and Public Works Travel

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Summary

Directs the Broadcasting Board of Governors to conduct a pilot program for the promotion of travel and tourism in the United States through U.S. international broadcasting, particularly to regional economies that have been affected by the decrease in tourism following the events of September 11, 2001.

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May 20, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
May 7, 2003

Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 7, 2003

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