{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-blake-moore-and-annie-kuster-introduce-resolution-support", "Representatives Blake Moore and Annie Kuster Introduce Resolution in Support of BridgeUSA Programs", "2022-02-02", "2022", "2022-02", "Republican", "House", "UT", "Blake D. Moore", "M001213", "blakemoore.house.gov", "blakemoore", "https://blakemoore.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Annie Kuster (D-NH) introduced a resolution expressing congressional support for BridgeUSA programs\u2014formerly the Exchange Visitor J-1 Visa Program\u2014which are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States. Across the nation, and in states like Utah and New Hampshire, participants in these programs fill vital workforce needs, strengthen America\u2019s tourism industry and cultural diversity, and advance our important diplomatic efforts domestically and abroad. Approximately 300,000 participants from over 200 counties and territories visit the United States on a J-1 cultural exchange visa each year.\n\n\u201cI am proud to introduce this resolution reaffirming Congress\u2019 bipartisan support of the BridgeUSA programs,\u201d said Representative Blake Moore. \u201cAs I have traveled across Utah\u2019s First Congressional District, the message I have heard from community and business leaders alike is that these programs simply work. Not only do they deepen ties between our communities and our allies abroad, but they allow our employers to fill important vacancies and address the challenging workforce shortages that exist here in Utah and across the nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cSmall businesses here in New Hampshire and across the country rely on the BridgeUSA program \u2014 a work-and study-based exchange visitor program \u2014 to staff their operations and serve their communities,\u201d said Rep. Annie Kuster. \u201cIt is essential Congress does its part to strengthen this program and ensure American businesses have the workforce they need, especially in regions like the North Country where visiting workers fill critical vacancies during the busy tourism season. I was proud to help introduce this House Resolution today in support of BridgeUSA programs and the important role they play in our national and local economies.\u201d\n\nThe BridgeUSA programs were created alongside the Peace Corps and U.S. Agency for International Development during the Cold War to promote the diplomatic and foreign affairs goals of the United States, which the State Department still advances in administering BridgeUSA as federal cultural exchange programs. The programs make travel to the United States possible for a broad and diverse group of international students and young people.\n\nThe resolution text can be found by clicking here.\n\nThis resolution has received support from several external organizations and stakeholders:\n\nNational Associations\n\nAlliance for International Exchange\n\nAmerican Camp Association\n\nAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)\n\nFood Industry Association\n\nIAAPA, The Global Association for the Attractions Industry\n\nNational Park Hospitality Association\n\nNational Ski Areas Association\n\nThe Pool and Hot Tub Alliance\n\nU.S. Travel Association\n\nInternational Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA)\n\nState/Regional Associations\n\nGarfield County Office of Tourism\n\nUtah Tourism Industry Association\n\nVisit Ogden\n\nBioNJ\n\nCalifornia Attractions and Parks Association\n\nCape May County Department of Tourism\n\nColorado Ski Country, USA\n\nCommerce & Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ)\n\nDestination Door County\n\nGreater Wildwoods Tourism Authority\n\nGreater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority\n\nHospitalityMaine\n\nIdaho Ski Areas Association\n\nIntermountain Ski Areas Association\n\nMichigan Ski Areas Association\n\nMidwest Ski Areas Association\n\nMinnesota Ski Areas Association\n\nMonmouth-Ocean Development Council\n\nMontana Ski Areas Association\n\nNEAAPA - The Northeast\u2019s Entertainment Association\n\nNew Jersey Amusement Association\n\nNew Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc.\n\nNew Jersey Campground & Outdoor Lodging Association\n\nNew Jersey Licensed Beverage Association\n\nNew Mexico Ski Areas Association\n\nNJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association\n\nNJ Tourism Industry Association\n\nNJBIA - New Jersey Business and Industry Association\n\nOcean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association\n\nPacific Northwest Ski Areas Association\n\nPennsylvania Amusement Parks & Attractions\n\nPennsylvania Ski Areas Association\n\nSki Areas of New York\n\nSki California\n\nSki Maine\n\nSki New Hampshire\n\nSki Utah\n\nSNJDC\n\nSoutheast Ski Areas Association\n\nTechUnited:NJ\n\nVermont Ski Areas Association\n\nVisit South Jersey\n\nWest Virginia Ski Areas Association\n\nWestern Association of Independent Camps\n\nWisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau\n\nWisconsin Ski Areas Association\n\nChambers of Commerce\n\nNorthern Utah Chamber Coalition\n\nBox Elder Chamber of Commerce\n\nCache Valley Chamber of Commerce\n\nVernal Area Chamber of Commerce\n\nPark City Chamber of Commerce\n\nSalt Lake Chamber\n\nBig Sky Chamber of Commerce\n\nCape May County Chamber of Commerce\n\nChamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey\n\nCook County (MN) Chamber of Commerce\n\nGardiner Chamber of Commerce & CVB\n\nGloucester County Chamber of Commerce\n\nGreater Atlantic City Chamber\n\nGreater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce\n\nGreater Vineland Chamber of Commerce\n\nGreater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation\n\nGreater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce\n\nHampton Area Chamber of Commerce\n\nLake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB\n\nMeadowlands Regional Chamber & CVB\n\nNJ State Chamber of Commerce\n\nOcean City Regional Chamber of Commerce\n\nOuter Banks Chamber of Commerce\n\nRehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber Of Commerce\n\nSea Isle City Chamber / Revitalization\n\nSouthern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce\n\nU.S. Chamber of Commerce\n\nLocal Businesses Nationwide\n\nAlpengirl camp\n\nAstrocamp\n\nCali Camp\n\nCamp Nor'wester\n\nCamp Ocean Pines\n\nCampGroup LLC\n\nCanobie Lake Park\n\nCanoe Island French Camp\n\nCanyon Creek Summer Camp\n\nCarmel Valley Tennis Camp\n\nCatalina Island Camps\n\nCedar Fair Entertainment\n\nCheley Colorado Camps\n\nDeer Crossing Camp\n\nFour Winds Camp\n\nFriendly Pines Camp\n\nKnoebels Amusement Resort\n\nLoon Reservation Service & Sales\n\nMorey's Piers\n\nMountain Camp\n\nMountain Camp Woodside\n\nMountain View Grand Resort and Spa\n\nOne Love Brewery\n\nR.M. 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