1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Tourism in the United States Act . 2. Study and report on effects of COVID–19 pandemic on travel and tourism industry in United States (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board and the head of any other Federal agency the Secretary considers appropriate, shall complete a study on the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, including various segments of the travel and tourism industry, such as domestic, international, leisure, business, conventions, meetings, and events. (b) Matters for consideration In conducting the study required by subsection (a) and the interim study required by subsection (e)(1), the Secretary shall consider— (1) changes in employment rates in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (2) changes in revenues of businesses in the travel and tourism industry during the pandemic period; (3) changes in employment and sales in industries related to the travel and tourism industry, and changes in contributions of the travel and tourism industry to such related industries, during the pandemic period; (4) the effects attributable to the changes described in paragraphs (1) through (3) in the travel and tourism industry and such related industries on the overall economy of the United States during the pandemic period and the projected effects of such changes on the overall economy of the United States following the pandemic period; and (5) any additional matters the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Consultation and public comment In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) consult with representatives of— (A) the small business sector; (B) the restaurant or food service sector; (C) the hotel and alternative accommodations sector; (D) the attractions or recreations sector; (E) the travel distribution services sector