Ed Royce: “I include in the Record two letters of support for this bill. One is from the administration, and the other is from…”

“I include in the Record two letters of support for this bill. One is from the administration, and the other is from ExpoUSA, the United States World's Fairs Council. United States Department of State, Washington, DC, April 24, 2017. Hon. Edward R. Royce, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Chairman: The Department of State appreciates Congress' interest in facilitating the bids of states to host international expositions. Not only do such events potentially generate considerable economic benefits but they also create ideal opportunities for showcasing American commercial capabilities to interested international audiences. This is consistent with the President's policy to promote domestic job growth and American innovation. As the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) is the international organization responsible for selecting venues offered by bidders, the chances of U.S. bidders being selected would be greatly enhanced if the U.S. were to renew and maintain its membership in the BIE. H.R. 534, the ``U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act'', as amended, would provide the needed permissive authority for the Secretary of State to do so. Further, the Department greatly appreciates the efforts of Congress to ensure the bill is consistent with similar authorizations.…”