American Music Tourism Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-12T08:06:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 617 American Music Tourism Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Arts, Culture, Religion. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/12/2025, 8:06 AM

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.

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 Bill Introduced since January 22, 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 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 1. as of April 8, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 617

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Arts, Culture, Religion

Alternate 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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