H.R.617 - American Music Tourism Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R. 617, the American Music Tourism Act of 2025, aims to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism within the United States. The bill directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to identify and promote locations and events significant to music tourism, both domestically and internationally. It also mandates regular reporting on the progress and challenges related to these efforts.
Expected Effects
The bill's passage would likely lead to increased funding and attention towards music-related tourism initiatives. This could result in more visitors to music-related sites and events across the country. The increased tourism could stimulate local economies and create jobs within the hospitality and entertainment sectors.
Potential Benefits
- Increased tourism revenue for states and localities.
- Job creation in the hospitality, entertainment, and related industries.
- Enhanced recognition and preservation of American musical heritage.
- Promotion of cultural exchange and understanding through music.
- Support for music venues and related businesses.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased strain on infrastructure in popular music tourism destinations.
- Risk of over-commercialization of music-related sites and events.
- Possible displacement of local residents due to increased tourism and associated costs of living.
- Limited impact if funding and resources are not adequately allocated.
- The definition of 'music tourism' may be too broad, leading to inefficient resource allocation.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare (Preamble). Congress has the power to regulate commerce among the several states (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3), which includes tourism. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).