Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
American Music Tourism Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-121.
Became law
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Passed House voice vote
- To President
- Became Law
No one's position on it was recorded: the Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote), and the House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together).
What this bill would do
The American Music Tourism Act of 2025 aims to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism. It directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to identify and promote specific music-related locations and events for both domestic and international travel. The bill also updates the Assistant Secretary's responsibilities regarding international business and leisure travel. Additionally, it establishes new reporting requirements for the Assistant Secretary regarding travel goals. Finally, the act provides a specific definition for the term "music tourism."
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +4
Is this likely to grow the economy?
By facilitating international and domestic travel, the bill aims to boost economic activity through tourism.
- Scored +3
Is this likely to create jobs?
Promoting music tourism and international travel can stimulate local economies and create jobs in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Promoting tourism can significantly boost revenue for businesses in the entertainment and hospitality sectors.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Domestic Travel: Under Section 2(a), the Assistant Secretary is tasked with identifying and promoting domestic travel to locations and events important to music tourism. This could benefit travelers interested in music and the specific locations or events they visit.
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International Travel Opportunities: Under Section 2(b), the bill directs the Assistants Secretary to facilitate and promote international travel and tourism to music-related locations and events. This could benefit those looking to travel to the United States for musical interests.
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Defined Benefits for Music Enthusiasts: Section 2(d) defines "music tourism" as traveling to visit music-related attractions like museums, studios, or venues, or attending festivals and concerts. This formalizes the focus on these specific types of activities for tourism purposes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — By facilitating international and domestic travel, the bill aims to boost economic activity through tourism. Is this likely to create jobs? — Promoting music tourism and international travel can stimulate local economies and create jobs in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The focus on music-related attractions like local venues and museums can benefit small business owners in the tourism industry.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Promoting tourism can significantly boost revenue for businesses in the entertainment and hospitality sectors. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill explicitly promotes the use of rural destinations for international tourism and exhibitions. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Music venues and major events are often located in urban centers, providing economic stimulation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically directs emphasis toward rural destinations for international exhibitions and tourism.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill implements new reporting requirements to Congress regarding tourism goals. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the scope of responsibilities for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Increasing international leisure travel can improve global trade connections and tourism revenue.
- Public Law (10/10/2026)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 10/9/2026
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-121.
- 9/29/2026
- Presented to President.
- 9/15/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5666-5667)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5666-5667)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 195.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5666-5667)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 5/15/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 5/14/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2933; text: CR S2933)
- 4/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/25/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/14/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-4.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30.
- 2/5/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 1/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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