H.R. 617: American Music Tourism Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-22 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] |
| Policy area | Arts, Culture, Religion |
| Cosponsors | 10 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-29 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-22):
American Music Tourism Act of 2025
This bill directs the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) of the Department of Commerce to promote tourism to music-related and sports attractions.
The bill requires NTTO to promote domestic and international travel and tourism to U.S. music festivals, concert venues, and other music-related attractions and locations. The bill also expands NTTO's current mandate to facilitate sports and recreation events and activities to include the promotion of international travel and tourism to such activities in the United States.
NTTO must report its activities and findings to Congress within one year after the bill's enactment and, thereafter, every two years.
Cosponsors (10)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Nanette Diaz Barragán | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-22 |
| Lloyd Doggett | D TX 2025-02-04 |
| Ed Case | D HI 2025-02-04 |
| Joe Neguse | D CO 2025-02-10 |
| Susie Lee | D NV 2025-02-10 |
| Robert E. Latta | R OH 2025-03-03 |
| David G. Valadao | R CA 2025-03-03 |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | D NY 2025-03-31 |
| H. Morgan Griffith | R VA 2025-04-03 |
| Gabe Amo | D RI 2025-04-08 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 617 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 617?
H.R. 617 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: American Music Tourism Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 617 are available on congress.gov.
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