What does Preamble of Cultural Trade Promotion Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To promote exports by creative industries and occupations, and for other purposes,' aims to promote exports by creative industries and occupations.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Cultural Trade Promotion Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Cultural Trade Promotion Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Cultural Trade Promotion Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. A 'creative industry or occupation' is defined as an industry or occupation that has a substantial impact on a state, regional, or local economy, or a Native American community's economy. Such industries and occupations contribute to the growth of businesses, nonprofits, or self-employment opportunities originating from individual creativity and skill, including areas like design, music, and literature. The definition includes businesses, nonprofits, self-employed individuals, and sole proprietors whose work stems from creativity and talent. For the purposes of the Act, 'Native American' refers to the culture of a Native American, as defined in the Native American Languages Act.

What does PROMOTION OF EXPORTS FROM MICROENTERPRISES AND CREATIVE of Cultural Trade Promotion Act do?

This section amends the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to promote exports from microenterprises, small businesses, and medium-sized businesses. It modifies Section 2301(b) to include 'microentrepreneurs (as defined in section 172 of the Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999)'. Section 2312(c) is amended to include consideration of promoting exports from creative industries and occupations (as defined in section 2 of the Cultural Trade Promotion Act). The Act also modifies provisions related to the promotion of exports of Native Hawaiian arts and crafts and exports from Native Hawaiian-owned businesses. Amendments are made to Section 2307 to include 'or Native Hawaiian' in various instances.

What does COLLABORATION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO RELIABLE INTERNATIONAL of Cultural Trade Promotion Act do?

This section directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service, and the Postmaster General to consult and collaborate. The collaboration aims to improve connections between microenterprises and small businesses and fast, reliable international shipping services. The goal is to ensure these shipping services meet the expectations of modern consumers.

What does FOCUS ON CREATIVE INDUSTRIES AND OCCUPATIONS BY TRADE AND of Cultural Trade Promotion Act do?

This section amends Section 661(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The amendment modifies the second sentence of Section 661(a) by adding 'creative industries and occupations'. The definition of 'creative industries and occupations' is derived from section 2 of the Cultural Trade Promotion Act.

What does TRAVEL AND TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD. of Cultural Trade Promotion Act do?

This section establishes a permanent member on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. The Secretary of Commerce is responsible for appointing this member. The appointed member must represent creative industries and occupations.

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Cultural Trade Promotion Act

Last updated: 3/25/2025 · Introduced: 3/25/2025

Author: Brian Schatz (D-HI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to specifically promote exports from microenterprises, small businesses, and creative industries and occupations, including those owned by Native Hawaiians.
It directs relevant federal agencies to collaborate and improve access to reliable international shipping services for small businesses and microenterprises.
The bill establishes a permanent representative from creative industries and occupations on the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board.

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