S. 2424 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2424 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2021Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Blunt) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To make available $250,000,000 from the Travel Promotion Fund for the Corporation for Travel Promotion. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Restoring Brand USA Act. 2. Availability of Travel Promotion Fund for Brand USA (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, subject to subsection (b), and notwithstanding any other provision of law, shall make available, from unobligated balances remaining available from fees collected before October 1, 2020, and credited to Travel Promotion Fund established under subsection (d) of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (22 U.S.C. 2131(d)), $250,000,000 for the Corporation for Travel Promotion (commonly known as Brand USA). Such amounts shall remain available until expended. (b) Inapplicability of certain requirements and limitations The limitations and requirements set forth in paragraphs (2)(B) and (3) of subsection (d) of such Act shall not apply to amounts made available under subsection (a).