Brand USA Restoration Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Brand USA Restoration Act is a one-section appropriations bill. It appropriates $80 million for fiscal year 2026, from money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, and directs that money to be deposited into the Travel Promotion Fund created by the Travel Promotion Act of 2009. The fund supports the United States’ travel promotion work commonly associated with Brand USA, which markets U.S. destinations to international visitors. The bill does not create new eligibility rules or a new program structure; the operative change is the fiscal year 2026 deposit into the existing Travel Promotion Fund.
Who Benefits and How
Travel Promotion Fund programs benefit from an $80 million fiscal year 2026 deposit. Brand USA tourism marketing campaigns benefit because the fund supports national travel promotion to international visitors. U.S. travel industry employers benefit if restored promotion increases international visitor demand. Destination marketing organizations benefit from stronger national-level tourism promotion. Hotels and hospitality businesses benefit indirectly from increased international tourism marketing.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers bear the cost of the $80 million appropriation from otherwise unappropriated Treasury funds. Treasury disbursement staff must transfer the appropriated amount to the Travel Promotion Fund. Travel Promotion Fund administrators must manage the additional fiscal year 2026 resources under existing program rules.
Key Provisions
- Appropriates $80 million for fiscal year 2026 to the Travel Promotion Fund.
- Directs the appropriation to be deposited into the fund established by the Travel Promotion Act of 2009.
- Uses existing Brand USA travel-promotion infrastructure rather than creating a new program.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Appropriates $80 million for fiscal year 2026 from the Treasury into the Travel Promotion Fund established by the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, restoring Federal support for Brand USA international travel promotion.
Key Policy Areas
Travel Promotion, Tourism, Appropriations
Primary Purpose
Appropriates $80 million for fiscal year 2026 from the Treasury into the Travel Promotion Fund established by the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, restoring Federal support for Brand USA international travel promotion.
Policy Domains
Substantive provisions
Identified Gains
- Travel Promotion Fund programs
- Brand USA tourism marketing campaigns
- U.S. travel industry employers
- Destination marketing organizations
- Hotels and hospitality businesses
Identified Costs
- Federal taxpayers
- Treasury disbursement staff
- Travel Promotion Fund administrators
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Krishnamoorthi introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Brand USA tourism marketing campaigns, Travel Promotion Fund programs, U.S. travel industry employers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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