S. 195, the American Music Tourism Act of 2025, was signed by the President on October 9, 2026.
S. 195 — American Music Tourism Act of 2025
What it does
This bill amends the Visit America Act to add music tourism to the federal government's domestic and international travel promotion mission. It directs the Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism to identify music-related attractions and events (museums, studios, venues, festivals, concerts) and promote travel to them, both domestically and internationally. The bill requires a biennial report to Congress on progress toward these goals.
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What happens next
S. 195 was signed by the President. It is now law.
Who is behind it
Filed by Marsha Blackburn. Cosponsored by Andy Kim, Bill Hagerty, Gary Peters and John Hickenlooper.
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