US President Joe Biden on Monday signed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act into law, opening up possibilities for the northwestern US state to build on tourism-related activities.

The legislation was originally introduced by GOP senators Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski along Alaska’s Congressman Don Young in March. The bill aimed to ease restrictions instated by the Passenger Vessel Services Act.

The bill, before being signed by Biden, had a smooth journey through the legislative processes of the United States. It unanimously passed in the Senate followed by a nod in the House of Representatives.

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Biden, after signing the legislation on Monday, wrote on Twitter, “Today, I signed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act into law. Tourism is vital to the state of Alaska — and this law will help revitalize the industry and support Alaskans by allowing large cruise ships to return to the state this summer.”

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One of the core reasons for introducing the bill was to get relief from the vessels, including major cruise lines, halting in foreign countries while travelling, reported USA Today.

Cruises on the way to Alaska were previously required to stop in Canada, which has currently implemented a ban on cruise ships. However, the new law will remove the requirement.