HR 617 · Passed House · 04-29-25
American Music Tourism Act of 2025
What does the American Music Tourism Act of 2025 do?
HR 617 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN). Adds promoting 'music tourism' to the duties of the Commerce Department's travel and tourism office, directing it to identify and promote U.S. music destinations and events. Amends the Visit America Act to make promoting music tourism a duty of the Commerce travel and tourism office.
Did HR 617 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 617 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on April 28, 2025
Outlook: Possible
Key provisions
- Music Tourism Promotion
- Commerce must identify and promote U.S. music destinations
- Covers both domestic and international travel promotion
- Defines 'music tourism' in law
- Reporting
- New report to Congress every 2 years on travel goals
Last updated June 15, 2026