Bill · S. 733· Senate(119-S-733)
Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act
- Introduced
- 2/25/2025
- Last activity
- 2/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act aims to improve cooperation between the United States and Taiwan regarding travel and tourism. The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism will work with the Secretaries of Commerce and State to expand these cooperative efforts. This includes enhancing travel and strengthening tourism industries for mutual benefit. The bill also mandates several reports to congressional committees regarding these activities. Additionally, the Secretary of Homeland Security must study the feasibility of establishing a preclearance facility in Taiwan.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5
The bill focuses on expanding cooperation between the United States and Taiwan in travel and tourism to promote friendly relations.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill aims to strengthen tourism industries including the small business and retail sector.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill seeks to strengthen the tourism industries of both the United States and Taiwan through industry partner coordination.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Strengthening Tourism Industries: The bill seeks to strengthen the tourism industries of both the United States and Taiwan through various industry partners, such as hotels, restaurants, and small businesses (Section 3(b)(1)(B)(i)).
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Cultural Preservation: There are efforts to advise on the preservation and incentivization of travel related to cultural heritage, artifacts, and landmarks (Section 3(b)(1)(B)(ii)).
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Enhanced Safety: The act includes coordination on the safety and security of international visitors (Section 3(b)(1)(B)(iii)).
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Economic and Trade Benefits: The study on preclearance facilities aims to assess impacts on trade, supply chains, and revenue for the U.S. tourism industry (Section 4(3)(A) and (B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk to Economic Interests: While the bill includes measures to protect them, there is an inherent need to safeguard sensitive information, intellectual property, and trade secrets during these activities (Section 3(b)(2)).
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Security Concerns: The establishment of preclearance operations in Taiwan involves potential security vulnerabilities that must be assessed (Section 4(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+5Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 2/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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