Hotel Industry Commends Congressional Action on $1.1 Billion Zika Funding, House Passage of 6-Month Overtime Rule Delay

The American Hotel and Lodging Association | September 29, 2016

Washington, D.C. – September 29, 2016 – The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) today commended Congressional action to pass $1.1 billion in funding to battle the Zika virus. The hotel and travel industries have been advocating for Congress to pass emergency funding to combat the virus, most recently writing an op-ed in The Hill and sending a letter to Congressional leadership underscoring the importance of pursuing preventive measures to fight the virus. The measure passed by Congress this evening will include funding for mosquito control, response and readiness in high-risk areas; vaccine research and progra...