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American Music Tourism Act of 2025
5/27/2025, 2:12 PM
Summary of Bill HR 617
Bill 119 HR 617, also known as the Music Tourism Act, aims to amend the Visit America Act in order to promote music tourism in the United States. The bill seeks to highlight the cultural and economic benefits of music tourism by encouraging visitors to explore the rich musical heritage of the country.
The Music Tourism Act includes provisions to support music festivals, concerts, and other events that showcase American music. It also calls for the development of marketing campaigns to attract music tourists from both domestic and international markets.
Additionally, the bill proposes the creation of a Music Tourism Advisory Board, which would be responsible for advising the Department of Commerce on strategies to promote music tourism. The board would consist of industry experts, government officials, and other stakeholders with knowledge and experience in the music tourism sector. Overall, the Music Tourism Act aims to boost tourism revenue, create jobs in the music industry, and celebrate the diverse musical traditions that make the United States a unique and vibrant destination for music lovers around the world.
The Music Tourism Act includes provisions to support music festivals, concerts, and other events that showcase American music. It also calls for the development of marketing campaigns to attract music tourists from both domestic and international markets.
Additionally, the bill proposes the creation of a Music Tourism Advisory Board, which would be responsible for advising the Department of Commerce on strategies to promote music tourism. The board would consist of industry experts, government officials, and other stakeholders with knowledge and experience in the music tourism sector. Overall, the Music Tourism Act aims to boost tourism revenue, create jobs in the music industry, and celebrate the diverse musical traditions that make the United States a unique and vibrant destination for music lovers around the world.
Congressional Summary of HR 617
American Music Tourism Act of 2025
This bill directs the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) of the Department of Commerce to promote tourism to music-related and sports attractions.
The bill requires NTTO to promote domestic and international travel and tourism to U.S. music festivals, concert venues, and other music-related attractions and locations. The bill also expands NTTO's current mandate to facilitate sports and recreation events and activities to include the promotion of international travel and tourism to such activities in the United States.
NTTO must report its activities and findings to Congress within one year after the bill's enactment and, thereafter, every two years.
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Current Status of Bill HR 617
Bill HR 617 is currently in the status of Passed in House since April 28, 2025. Bill HR 617 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2025. Bill HR 617's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59. as of April 29, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 617
Total Number of Sponsors
15Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
15Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
13Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 617
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 617
To amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes.
To amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 617
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