The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading. read the third time. and passed. as follows: S. 2307 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That (a) the Congress finds and declares that(1) the travel and tourism industry in the United States is vital to the economy of the Nation. and accounts for more than $240.000.000.000 in annual revenues. employes more than five milion persons. and contributes to the international balance of payments by generating nearly $15.000.000.000 as an export. and (2) the United States Travel and Tourism Administration serves a unique and vital role in the promotion of travel and tourism in the United States. by(A) coordinating travel and tourism activities of the Federal Government. State. and local governments. and the private sector in order to optimize their contributions to economic prosperity. employment. and the international balance of payments. (B) ensuring the compatability of travel and tourism with other national interests. including historical and cultural preserva. tion. energy development and conservation. environmental protection. and the judicious use of natural resources. (C) eliminating unnecessary trade barriers to international operations of the United States travel and tourism industry: (D) encouraging the free entry of individuals traveling to the United States in order to enhance international understanding and good will. consistent with immigration laws. laws protecting the public health. and laws governing the importation of goods into the United States. (E) assisting in the collection. analysis. and dissemination of data which accurately measure the economic and social impacts of travel and tourism to and within the United States. in order to maximize the efficacy of planning in. and cooperative activities between. the public and private sectors. and (F) harmonizing. to the maximum extent possible. all Federal activities in support of travel and tourism with the needs of the general public. the States. territories. local governments. and the travel and tourism industry. and providing leadership in the areas of travel. tourism. and national heritage preservation within the United States. (b) It is therefore the purpose of this act to provide authorization of appropriations for the United States Travel and Tourism Administration. in order that the Administration may continue its activities to promote travel and tourism in and to the United States. Ssc. 2. Section 304 of the International Travel Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2126) is amended by inserting immediately after "1982" the following: "not to exceed $13.000.000 for the fiscal year ending September 30. 1987. not to exceed $14.000.000 for the fiscal year ending September 30. 1988. and not to exceed $15.000.000 for the fiscal year ending September 30. 1989".
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