TONI-ANNE O'BRIEN

Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479). Issues related to the proposed regulations restricting the location of call centers.

Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.

Issues related to artificial intelligence including the National Artificial Intelligence Framework and legislation regarding hotel and booking price displays, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 and H.R.1479).

Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.