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American Music Tourism Act of 2025
5/27/2025, 2:12 PM
Summary of Bill S 195
Bill 119 s 195, also known as the Music Tourism Act, is a proposed piece of legislation aimed at amending the Visit America Act to specifically 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 various music-related attractions and events throughout the country.
One of the key provisions of the Music Tourism Act is the establishment of a Music Tourism Grant Program, which would provide funding to states and localities to support the development and promotion of music-related tourism initiatives. This program aims to boost tourism revenue, create jobs, and showcase the diverse musical heritage of the United States.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the creation of a national music tourism marketing campaign, which would be designed to attract both domestic and international visitors to music-related destinations across the country. This campaign would highlight the rich history and vibrant music scenes of cities like Nashville, New Orleans, and Detroit, among others. Overall, the Music Tourism Act aims to leverage the power of music as a cultural and economic driver to boost tourism and support local economies. By promoting music-related attractions and events, the bill seeks to showcase the unique musical heritage of the United States and attract visitors from around the world.
One of the key provisions of the Music Tourism Act is the establishment of a Music Tourism Grant Program, which would provide funding to states and localities to support the development and promotion of music-related tourism initiatives. This program aims to boost tourism revenue, create jobs, and showcase the diverse musical heritage of the United States.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the creation of a national music tourism marketing campaign, which would be designed to attract both domestic and international visitors to music-related destinations across the country. This campaign would highlight the rich history and vibrant music scenes of cities like Nashville, New Orleans, and Detroit, among others. Overall, the Music Tourism Act aims to leverage the power of music as a cultural and economic driver to boost tourism and support local economies. By promoting music-related attractions and events, the bill seeks to showcase the unique musical heritage of the United States and attract visitors from around the world.
Congressional Summary of S 195
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 S 195
Bill S 195 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since May 14, 2025. Bill S 195 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 22, 2025. Bill S 195's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of May 15, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 195
Total Number of Sponsors
20Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
20Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 195
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 195
A bill to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 195
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