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S. 1023 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Travel Promotion Act of 2009

S. 1023 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the senate — introduced on May 12, 2009, sponsored by Byron Dorgan with 53 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the Senate
Introduced
May 12, 2009
Co-sponsors
53
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works

What it does

Travel Promotion Act of 2009 - Establishes the Corporation for Travel Promotion as an independent nonprofit corporation. Makes the Corporation subject to the provisions of the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Corporation should not engage in lobbying activities.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Byron Dorgan (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 13 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 12, 2009
  • Passed the SenateSep 9, 2009
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Message received in the Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1653. (Sep 23, 2010)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage of the Bill
    Senate · Sep 9, 2009 · Bill Passed
    79–19
  • On the Cloture Motion
    Senate · Jun 16, 2009 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
    90–3

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1023 (111th Congress): Travel Promotion Act of 2009,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-s-1023/travel-promotion-act-of-2009 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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