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Request for Additional CERTS Act Funding

The U.S. tourism and travel industries depend on a thriving motorcoach industry to support our operations.  Motorcoach companies providing services to group tourists are a critical part of the economy, from touring national parks to taking day trips as part of cruise ship land-based operations.  The economic value these motorcoaches generate in terms of bringing customers to hotels, entertainment venues, restaurants, and retailers, for both large cities and small towns, cannot be understated.   

We recognize and appreciate the $2 billion in relief Congress provided for the CERTS program in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, but candidly it is not enough.  The Treasury Department now confirms the CERTS program is woefully oversubscribed 4:1, with 2020 losses for the CERTS Act industries totaling $8.7 billion.   

We need a healthy motorcoach industry - the nation needs a healthy tour and travel industry.  You cannot “build back better” without buses!  We are asking Congressional leadership to include an additional $6 billion in funding for the CERTS program in the upcoming reconciliation package.  

Take action now and help us get the word out that we still need help! 

 

Request for Additional CERTS Act Funding

The U.S. tourism and travel industries depend on a thriving motorcoach industry to support our operations.  Motorcoach companies providing services to group tourists are a critical part of the economy, from touring national parks to taking day trips as part of cruise ship land-based operations.  The economic value these motorcoaches generate in terms of bringing customers to hotels, entertainment venues, restaurants, and retailers, for both large cities and small towns, cannot be understated.   

We recognize and appreciate the $2 billion in relief Congress provided for the CERTS program in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, but candidly it is not enough.  The Treasury Department now confirms the CERTS program is woefully oversubscribed 4:1, with 2020 losses for the CERTS Act industries totaling $8.7 billion.   

We need a healthy motorcoach industry - the nation needs a healthy tour and travel industry.  You cannot “build back better” without buses!  We are asking Congressional leadership to include an additional $6 billion in funding for the CERTS program in the upcoming reconciliation package.  

Take action now and help us get the word out that we still need help!