Bill would make music history sites an official tourism priority
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Sponsor: Marsha Blackburn · Senator · TN
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Official title: American Music Tourism Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
Introduced:
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The bill directs federal tourism officials to identify and promote music history sites and events nationwide.
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What does this do?
The American Music Tourism Act of 2025 amends the Visit America Act to add music-related travel as an official tourism promotion focus. It directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to identify and promote museums, recording studios, concert venues, and festivals to domestic and international visitors. The bill also formally defines "music tourism" in law and requires progress reports to Congress every two years.
Who does it affect?
Affects the federal tourism office, local economies in music-history cities like Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans, and tourism, hospitality, and entertainment businesses.
Why does it matter?
Travelers may see more federally promoted marketing for music destinations and events, though the bill does not create new spending programs, taxes, or requirements for individuals.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 22, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Sep 29, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Presented to President.