Bill would add music tourism to federal travel promotion duties
Passed one chamberH.R. 617Latest action
Sponsor: Diana Harshbarger · Representative · TN
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Official title: American Music Tourism Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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HR 617 makes music tourism an official federal promotion focus, with progress reports due to Congress every two years.
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What does this do?
HR 617 amends the Visit America Act to add "music tourism" as an official focus area for federal tourism promotion. The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism would identify music-related sites and events, like historic sites, museums, studios, venues, and festivals, and promote travel to them for domestic and international visitors. It also requires a report to Congress every two years on progress, and formally defines "music tourism" in federal law.
Who does it affect?
This affects the federal tourism promotion office, state and local tourism boards, and music-and-travel industry businesses like venues, festivals, and hotels. Communities known for music heritage, such as jazz, country, blues, or rock history, are also affected.
Why does it matter?
The bill changes the responsibilities and reporting duties of an existing federal office rather than creating new programs, which could shift how music destinations are promoted and tracked nationally.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 22, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Apr 29, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.