But given Californias tremendous tourism industry and my involvement in promoting travel and tourism when I was in the California Assembly. one of the first things I did when I got elected to Congress was to reestablish the Caucus. I am proud to say that the Caucus today is quite vigorous with 116 Members. We have significant accomplishments under our belt including the enactment and reauthorization of the BRAND USA legislation which helps promote the United States to international travelers. and the JOLT Act which was introduced this year and proposes to reform and enhance the way visitor visas are processed so as to make travel to the U.S. easier from abroad. We have Jim Santini to thank for these accomplishments. It is his vision that is embodied in much of todays travel and tourism agenda.