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H.R.951

H.R.951: United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 4, 2019
Latest Major Action June 11, 2019
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Bill Sponsor

Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)

Bill Cosponsors

5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - June 11, 2019
Engrossed in House - June 10, 2019
Introduced in House - Feb. 4, 2019

Bill Summary

United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of State to develop and report to Congress a strategy to improve bilateral tourism between the United States and Mexico and third-party tourism to the two countries. The strategy shall involve dialogue and cooperation between the two governments. It shall prioritize sectors including hospitality, retail, and cultural education.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
June 11, 2019	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
June 10, 2019	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 10, 2019	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
June 10, 2019	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 951.
June 10, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules.
June 10, 2019	Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
June 10, 2019	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4381-4382)
June 10, 2019	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4381-4383)
April 9, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
April 9, 2019	Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
April 9, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
March 14, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.
Feb. 4, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb. 4, 2019	Introduced in the House by Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)

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