Proposal:American TRIP Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 4031
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

American Tax Rebate and Incentive Program Act or the American TRIP Act

This bill allows individual taxpayers a new nonrefundable tax credit in 2020 and 2021 for certain travel, hospitality, and entertainment expenses.

The bill directs the Department of Commerce to award grants to states to support destination marketing organizations. The bill defines destination marketing organization as a state or nonprofit entity engaged in marketing and promoting communities and facilities to business and leisure travelers by assisting with the location of meeting and convention sites, providing travel information and maps, and organizing group tours.

Bill Title

American TRIP Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-06-22: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
• 2020-06-22: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.