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HR 6202

To appropriate funds to the Travel Promotion Fund to offset reductions to the Fund made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Raja Krishnamoorthi

HR 6202 appropriates funds to restore cuts to the Travel Promotion Fund made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, reversing prior tourism marketing budget reductions.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 6202

Legislative bill overview

HR 6202 appropriates federal funds to restore the Travel Promotion Fund after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduced its budget. The bill aims to reverse funding cuts that diminished the government's capacity to promote U.S. tourism domestically and internationally. The measure was introduced as corrective legislation to offset prior budgetary reductions.

Why is this important

The Travel Promotion Fund supports the Brand USA marketing organization, which promotes American tourism to international visitors and generates economic activity through travel spending. Restoring these funds affects job creation in hospitality, transportation, and related industries, as well as government tax revenues. Budget cuts in this area can reduce the competitiveness of U.S. tourism relative to other nations' promotional efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal priorities: Critics may argue that new appropriations add to federal spending when deficit reduction is a stated goal, while supporters contend the tourism ROI justifies the investment
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill Act reference: The bill directly contradicts a prior legislative action, raising questions about whether this reflects changing congressional priorities or undoes intended fiscal constraints
  • Definitional scope: The vague phrase "and for other purposes" leaves ambiguity about additional funding uses beyond the Travel Promotion Fund restoration

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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