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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 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 musical performances. The bill also requires the Assistant Secretary to submit a report to congressional committees every two years detailing activities, findings, achievements, and challenges related to promoting domestic and international travel. Additionally, the bill broadens the scope of international travel promotion to emphasize cultural heritage destinations and music-related events, alongside existing efforts to promote sports, recreation, and business travel. By doing so, the American Music Tourism Act of 2025 aims to support the tourism industry by highlighting the cultural significance of music and creating opportunities for both domestic and international travelers to explore music-related destinations across the United States.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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