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This bill amends the Visit America Act to expand the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to explicitly include promoting music tourism, both domestically and internationally. Specifically, the bill requires the Assistant Secretary to identify and facilitate travel to locations and events important to music tourism, which is defined as traveling to visit music-related attractions like museums, studios, and venues, or to attend music festivals, concerts, and other live musical performances. The bill mandates that the Assistant Secretary submit a report to congressional committees every two years detailing activities, achievements, and challenges related to these goals. The bill also updates the existing law to emphasize promoting cultural heritage destinations, sports events, and unique American locations for international travel and business events. By doing so, the legislation aims to boost tourism by highlighting the United States' rich musical heritage and diverse music-related attractions across different states and localities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/617/all-info