American Music Tourism Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-617| House
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Diana Harshbarger
Republican Representative
Tennessee
Cosponsors (10)
Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
The American Music Tourism Act of 2025 amends the Visit America Act to significantly expand the focus on music tourism. It mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to actively identify and promote locations and events important to music tourism for both domestic and international travelers. This includes facilitating travel to historic sites, modern venues, and live performances. The legislation also introduces a clear definition of music tourism , encompassing travel to visit music-related attractions like museums, studios, and venues, as well as travel to attend music festivals, concerts, or other live musical events. Additionally, it emphasizes promoting rural and culturally rich destinations for international meetings and tourism. To ensure oversight, the bill mandates the Assistant Secretary to submit biennial reports detailing progress, achievements, and challenges related to these new domestic and international travel goals.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 1.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-69.
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1635-1637: 1)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 617.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional oversightMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersMusicPerforming artsTravel and tourism
American Music Tourism Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-617| House
| Updated: 4/29/2025
The American Music Tourism Act of 2025 amends the Visit America Act to significantly expand the focus on music tourism. It mandates the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to actively identify and promote locations and events important to music tourism for both domestic and international travelers. This includes facilitating travel to historic sites, modern venues, and live performances. The legislation also introduces a clear definition of music tourism , encompassing travel to visit music-related attractions like museums, studios, and venues, as well as travel to attend music festivals, concerts, or other live musical events. Additionally, it emphasizes promoting rural and culturally rich destinations for international meetings and tourism. To ensure oversight, the bill mandates the Assistant Secretary to submit biennial reports detailing progress, achievements, and challenges related to these new domestic and international travel goals.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 1.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-69.
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1635-1637: 1)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 617.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.
Diana Harshbarger
Republican Representative
Tennessee
Cosponsors (10)
Energy and Commerce Committee
Arts, Culture, Religion
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- In Committee
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- Passed Chamber
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