A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government take all necessary steps to promote travel to the United States by foreign visitors during the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1984 Louisiana World Exhibition, to inform such visitors of recreational and commercial opportunities throughout the United States, and to facilitate their entry into and travel within this country.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Commerce should: (1) encourage foreign nationals to attend the 1984 Olympic Games and the Louisiana World Exposition; (2) implement a plan to interest foreign nationals visiting these events in other U.S. recreational and commercial activities; (3) consult with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney General to develop and implement before a specified date a national plan to consolidate inspection functions for such foreign travelers; and (4) assist, pursuant to the International Travel Act of 1961, State and local governments and other private and public entities to facilitate and encourage travel by such foreign nationals throughout the United States.

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Timeline

1. 23 June 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 June 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 August 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 15 September 1983

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 382.

   Source: Calendars

5. 15 September 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 15 September 1983

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

7. 22 September 1983

   Passed

   Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

8. 22 September 1983

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 June 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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