S3787

The USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act (S. 3787) was introduced in the Senate on February 5, 2026, and subsequently referred to the Committee on Finance. This bill, sponsored by Senator Cortez Masto (D-NV) and co-sponsored by one other legislator, aims to direct the United States Trade Representative to prioritize the formation of a working group on travel and tourism during the next joint review under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. An identical companion bill, HR7454, has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The bill does not authorize or appropriate any specific funding. Its primary function is to establish a 'sense of Congress' regarding the importance of the travel and tourism industry and to direct the USTR to prioritize discussions. Therefore, there is no direct money trail or immediate financial allocation associated with this legislation. The bill highlights that the travel and tourism industry was worth approximately $1.3 trillion and supported 15 million jobs in the U.S. in 2024, with Canada and Mexico being significant sources of international visitors. Structural beneficiaries, should this bill progress and lead to policy changes, would include companies in the travel and tourism sector, such as airlines, hotel chains, and hospitality service providers that operate across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. However, given the bill's current status as a framework for future discussions rather than concrete policy, no immediate winners or losers can be identified. The bill's intent is to foster an environment for growth rather than directly allocate resources or create new programs. As of April 7, 2026, the bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process, having only been introduced and referred to committee. The next steps would involve committee hearings and potential markups, followed by a vote in the Senate. The existence of a companion bill in the House (HR7454) indicates a coordinated effort, which can sometimes increase the probability of eventual passage, but this remains a long-term prospect.