AHLA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Per Diem Bill

AHLA | May 27, 2020

WASHINGTON (May 27, 2020) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today expressed support for H.R. 6995, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL) and Charlie Crist (D-FL) to preserve federal per diem-reimbursements rates from being set below a certain level. General Services Administration (GSA) rates will be adversely impacted through 2022 and beyond due to the severe drop in hotel room rates and occupancy resulting from the COVID-19 crisis which brought travel to a virtual halt. The following statement is attributable to Chip Rogers, President and CEO of AHLA: “Government travel is incredib...