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H.R. 1318 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Alaska Tourism Restoration Act

H.R. 1318 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 24, 2021, sponsored by Don Young.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 24, 2021
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Public law
Public Law 117-14

What it does

Alaska Tourism Restoration Act This bill temporarily allows specific foreign-owned and foreign-flagged cruise ships to transport passengers directly between ports in the states of Washington and Alaska without stopping in Canada. Under current law, these ships cannot transport passengers from one U.S. port to another without stopping in a foreign country.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Don Young (R-AK)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 24, 2021
  • Passed the HouseMay 20, 2021
  • Passed the SenateMay 20, 2021
  • Sent to the PresidentMay 24, 2021
  • Became lawMay 24, 2021

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-14. (May 24, 2021)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1318 (117th Congress): Alaska Tourism Restoration Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-1318/alaska-tourism-restoration-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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