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Taiwan Travel and Tourism Coordination Act
Sponsored By: Representative Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
In Committee
Summary
This bill would make expanding U.S.–Taiwan travel and tourism cooperation the central goal by designating the Commerce Department’s Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism as the lead U.S. official to coordinate with Taiwan. It would push coordinated efforts to grow travel between the two places while protecting sensitive information and aligning with the Taiwan Relations Act and export rules.
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- Would promote joint public‑private programs that help hotels, restaurants, small businesses, attractions, state tourism offices, and transportation providers coordinate events and marketing to strengthen both countries' tourism industries.
- Would require the Department of Homeland Security to report within 180 days on the feasibility and advisability of a U.S. preclearance facility in Taiwan, analyzing effects on trade, U.S. tourism and business travel, cost savings and market access, Customs and Border Protection staffing, and homeland security benefits and vulnerabilities.
- Would require the Assistant Secretary, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of State to jointly report to Congress within 270 days and then annually for 5 years on activities carried out, challenges or resource gaps, and other relevant matters.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Tourism coordination with Taiwan to help businesses
This bill would have the Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism lead U.S. talks with Taiwan to boost travel. Within 90 days, they would seek engagement with Taiwan, working with the Secretaries of Commerce and State. Activities could include industry events, help for hotels and small businesses, cultural site travel, and visitor safety, while protecting sensitive information and U.S. economic interests. A joint report to Congress would be due within 270 days and then yearly for five years. Homeland Security would also report in 180 days on the pros and cons of a U.S. preclearance site in Taiwan. The bill would not set a funding amount.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
CA • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]
MI • R
Sponsored 3/26/2025
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/26/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 6/3/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 10/3/2025
Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
OH • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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