S.195 - American Music Tourism Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The American Music Tourism Act of 2025 aims to promote both domestic and international tourism by highlighting music-related attractions and events within the United States. The bill amends the Visit America Act to include specific responsibilities for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism related to music tourism. It also mandates reporting requirements to Congress on the progress and challenges in achieving these goals.
Expected Effects
This act will likely increase funding and focus on music tourism initiatives. This could lead to more marketing and development of music-related sites and events. The Act also formalizes the definition of 'music tourism' for governmental purposes.
Potential Benefits
- Increased tourism revenue for states and localities.
- Job creation in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.
- Preservation and promotion of American musical heritage.
- Enhanced cultural exchange and understanding.
- Support for local music venues and artists.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for uneven distribution of benefits, favoring established music centers.
- Risk of over-commercialization of music tourism destinations.
- Increased strain on infrastructure in popular music tourism locations.
- Possible neglect of other forms of tourism.
- The reporting requirements could create additional bureaucratic overhead.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8), which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states. Promoting tourism, including music tourism, falls under this power. The bill does not appear to infringe on any individual liberties or rights protected by the Bill of Rights.
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).