Bills · HR 6128
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6128Commerce
VISIT USA Act
INTRO NOV 19· LAST ACTION NOV 19
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COSPONSORS
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly injects a large sum of money into efforts to bring more international tourists to the United States. If passed, it means Brand USA will have $160 million more to spend on marketing campaigns, which could lead to an increase in international visitors. More tourism generally translates to more spending in local economies, supporting jobs in hotels, restaurants, retail, and transportation across the country.
Without this bill, that $160 million in unobligated funds might remain in the Travel Promotion Fund or be reallocated elsewhere, potentially meaning Brand USA would have less funding for its promotional activities. Voters should care because a thriving tourism industry contributes to the national economy and creates jobs, and this bill aims to directly support that by boosting a key promotional entity.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Transfers $160,000,000 from the Travel Promotion Fund to Brand USA.
This provides a substantial financial boost to Brand USA's efforts to promote the U.S. as a travel destination.
PROVISION 02
The transferred funds are from unobligated balances collected from international traveler fees before October 1, 2025.
This clarifies the source of the money, indicating it's existing, unspent funds rather than new taxes or appropriations.
PROVISION 03
The transfer is exempt from the usual maximum amount that can be moved from the Travel Promotion Fund.
This allows Brand USA to receive a larger, immediate influx of funds than typically allowed under existing law.
PROVISION 04
Brand USA must still meet existing requirements, such as matching government funds with private contributions.
This ensures accountability and continued private sector involvement in tourism promotion efforts.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 17
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 71%
DEM 11 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 19
Introduced in House
NOV 19
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6128
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 19, 2025
Last actionNov 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 19, 2025
House BillHR 6128Commerce
VISIT USA Act
INTRODUCED NOV 19, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 19, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
17
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
