On the brink of becoming law on January 20, 2025, the Laken Riley Act threatens to fragment national travel policy by handing over unprecedented power to the attorneys general of all 50 states. This could lead to a chaotic patchwork of rules that would stifle economic development, create bureaucratic nightmares for the travel industry, and undermine the United States' ability to host and participate in globally unifying events like the World Cup and Olympics. There's a real risk that this act could harm the national interest under the guise of localized control.
The Laken Riley Act: A Threat to National Unity and Economic Growth
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The Laken Riley Act expected to be signed into law on January 20, 2025 gives state attorneys general of all 50 US states a say in US travel policy that may impact all travelers. The post The Laken Riley Act’s Travel Poison Pill May Upend Travel and Even the W…
The groundbreaking Laken Riley Act, poised to be enacted on January 20, 2025, heralds a transformative era in travel policy, where the collective wisdom of all 50 states' attorneys general will play a pivotal role in shaping policies that reflect local values and concerns. This democratization of decision-making is poised to introduce much-needed scrutiny and sustainability in the travel sector, potentially safeguarding both the environment and the social fabric of host communities, even if it means re-evaluating established practices like those governing international events such as the World Cup and Olympics.