Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act
12/30/2022, 4:33 AMSummary of Bill HR 6803
Bill 117 HR 6803, also known as the Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to extend the Alaska Tourism Restoration Program, which was established to help support the tourism industry in Alaska during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Alaska Tourism Restoration Program was initially created to provide financial assistance to tourism-related businesses in Alaska that were struggling due to the impact of the pandemic. This program has been successful in helping to support these businesses and keep the tourism industry in Alaska afloat during these challenging times.
The Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act seeks to extend the program for an additional period of time to continue providing much-needed support to the tourism industry in Alaska. This extension will allow businesses in Alaska to continue receiving financial assistance and help them recover from the economic hardships caused by the pandemic. Overall, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act is aimed at supporting the tourism industry in Alaska and helping businesses in the state recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill is an important piece of legislation that will help to ensure the continued success of the tourism industry in Alaska.
Congressional Summary of HR 6803
Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension Act
This bill extends for one year the authority for specified foreign-owned and -flagged cruise ships to transport passengers directly between ports in the states of Washington and Alaska without stopping in Canada. Under current law, these ships cannot transport passengers from one U.S. port to another without stopping in a foreign country.
The bill applies to any foreign voyage that begins any date prior to February 28, 2023, on which Canada prohibits a vessel from berthing or docking in Canadian waters of the Pacific Coast due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6803
Bill HR 6803 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6803 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2022. Bill HR 6803's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. as of February 22, 2022Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6803
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6803
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
AlaskaCanadaCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWashington StateAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6803
Alaska Tourism Restoration Extension ActAlaska Tourism Restoration Extension ActTo amend the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act to revise the authority for voyages deemed to have made a stop in a port or place of Canada and deemed a foreign voyage for the purposes of the law of the United States, and for other purposes.Comments
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