Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill focuses on expanding cooperation between the United States and Taiwan in travel and tourism to promote friendly relations.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill aims to strengthen tourism industries including the small business and retail sector.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill aims to strengthen tourism industries including the small business and retail sector. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill supports city convention and visitors' bureaus as part of tourism industry strengthening.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill includes efforts to facilitate coordination for the small business and retail sector within the tourism industry. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill seeks to strengthen the tourism industries of both the United States and Taiwan through industry partner coordination.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill focuses on expanding cooperation between the United States and Taiwan in travel and tourism to promote friendly relations. Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill mentions the potential for increased government-to-government collaboration which can impact national security interests.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill includes the land and sea passenger transportation sector in its tourism cooperation efforts.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reports to congressional committees regarding the implementation of tourism cooperation.
- 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
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii