US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 617Passed Origin Chamber

American Music Tourism Act of 2025

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Where this bill stands in the legislative process.

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Overview

The American Music Tourism Act of 2025 aims to boost tourism to music-related attractions and events in the United States. It directs the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) to promote domestic and international travel to music festivals, concert venues, and other music destinations. The bill also expands the NTTO’s role to include facilitating international travel for sports and recreation events, and requires regular reporting on the agency’s efforts.

Key provisions

Directs the NTTO to promote domestic and international travel to music-related attractions.
Expands the NTTO’s mandate to include promoting international travel for sports and recreation events.
Requires the NTTO to identify and facilitate travel to important music tourism locations.
Mandates regular reporting to Congress on NTTO’s activities and findings.
Defines ‘music tourism’ as visiting music-related sites or attending music events.
Focuses on promoting rural and culturally rich destinations for international events.
Requires coordination with federal agencies to increase international travel.
Updates the definition of ‘COVID-19 public health emergency’.

Who is affected

National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO)
Tourism Industry
Music Festivals and Venues
Travel Agencies
U.S. States and Localities

Notable changes

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Legislative history

15 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Apr 8, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 1.

Apr 8, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 24, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.

Apr 24, 2025House

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-69.

Apr 24, 2025

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-69.

Apr 28, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 28, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)

Apr 28, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)

Apr 28, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 617.

Apr 28, 2025House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1635-1637)

Apr 28, 2025House

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Apr 29, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.

Votes

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Passage without roll call

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4/28/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
4/28/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

Floor votes and chamber actions

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Passage without roll call

Apr 28, 2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Apr 28, 2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1635-1636)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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American Music Tourism Act of 2025

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