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 related to music in the United States. It amends the Visit America Act to include specific responsibilities for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism regarding music tourism. The bill also mandates reporting requirements to Congress on the progress and challenges related to these tourism goals.
Expected Effects
This act will likely lead to increased efforts to identify, promote, and facilitate travel to music-related locations and events across the country. It could result in more funding and attention directed towards the music tourism sector. The act will also require the Assistant Secretary to report on the progress of these initiatives, ensuring accountability.
Potential Benefits
- Increased tourism revenue for states and localities.
- Job creation in the hospitality, entertainment, and transportation sectors.
- Enhanced recognition and preservation of American musical heritage.
- Attraction of international visitors, boosting the U.S. economy.
- Support for music venues, museums, and related businesses.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased strain on local infrastructure in popular music tourism destinations.
- Risk of over-commercialization of music heritage sites.
- Possible displacement of local residents due to increased tourism and associated costs.
- The effectiveness of the act depends on adequate funding and implementation by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
- May disproportionately benefit certain regions or genres of music.
Constitutional Alignment
The American Music Tourism Act 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 and with foreign nations (Article I, Section 8), which includes promoting tourism. The act does not appear to infringe on 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).