USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act
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The gist
Directs U.S. trade officials to create a three-country working group focused on travel and tourism during the next U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) review.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: hotels, airlines, theme parks, border-state economies like Nevada and Florida, hospitality workers.
- Loses: no one materially; creates a coordination forum, not new restrictions or taxes.
What it does
- Orders the U.S. Trade Representative to advocate for the Working Group at the next USMCA joint review.
- Requires co-chairs from U.S., Canada, and Mexico, plus seven named U.S. agencies including Commerce and Homeland Security.
- Mandates yearly meetings and input from the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.
- Requires regular briefings to four congressional committees.
Why should I care?
Tourism is the top U.S. services export at $214 billion. Supporters say smoother cross-border travel protects jobs and family vacations. Critics argue another government working group adds bureaucracy without fixing real barriers like visa wait times or border staffing. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.