Cultural Trade Promotion Act

Support for Microentrepreneurs: By amending the Export Enhancement Act, the bill adds "microentrepreneurs" to the groups the United States and Foreign Commercial Service assists (Section 3(a)). This could help very small business owners grow through exports.

Strategic Focus on Creativity: The Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee will now be required to consider how to promote exports of goods and services from creative industries and occupations (Section 3(b)). This provides a specific focus for those working in fields like design, music, and the arts.

Expanded Recognition for Native Hawaiian Culture: The bill adds "Native Hawaiian" to several provisions regarding Indian-owned businesses and arts/crafts (Section 3(c)). This ensures that Native Hawaiian-owned businesses and their made products are included in export promotion efforts.

Improved Shipping Access: The Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce, and the Postmaster General are directed to collaborate on connecting microenterprises and small businesses to fast, reliable international shipping services (Section 4). This could help smaller creators reach modern consumers more effectively.

Increased Development Focus: The Foreign Assistance Act is amended to include "creative industries and occupations" alongside the environment (Section 5). This could direct more focus toward these industries in international assistance efforts.

Representation in Tourism: The Secretary of Commerce will appoint a representative of creative industries and occupations to the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (Section 6). This ensures that the interests of creative workers are represented in tourism discussions.