A bill to amend the International Travel Act of 1961 to authorize additional appropriations, and for other purposes.
Public Law 94-55 · S. 2003 · 94th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Jul 9, 1975 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-HI)
Cosponsors (8): Sen. Warren Magnuson, Sen. Howard Cannon,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes, under the International Travel Act of 1961, additional appropriations for transition periods in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979, to carry out specified programs funded under such Act. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Interior for fiscal years 1976-1978 to promote, through the National Park Service, travel within the United States.
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to promote and develop travel within the United States through activities which are in the public interest and which do not complete with activities of any State, city, or private agency.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Jul 9, 1975Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-55.
- Jun 27, 1975PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jun 26, 1975PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Jun 24, 1975FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.