American Music Tourism Act of 2025

The American Music Tourism Act of 2025 would expand the federal government's role in promoting American tourism by directing the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) within the Department of Commerce to actively market U.S. music-related attractions to both domestic and international travelers. This includes music festivals, concert venues, and other music-related locations across the country. The bill would also broaden NTTO's existing mandate regarding sports and recreation events to include promoting international travel to such activities held in the United States.

If enacted, this legislation would require NTTO to report to Congress on its tourism promotion activities and findings within one year of the bill becoming law, and then every two years thereafter. These reports would provide transparency on how effectively the government is marketing American music and sports attractions to potential visitors.

For everyday citizens, this bill would primarily affect the tourism and hospitality industries by potentially increasing visitor traffic to music venues, festivals, and sports events across the country. Increased tourism could generate economic benefits for local communities hosting these attractions, including job creation and increased spending at hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. The bill has passed the Senate and is currently being debated in the House of Representatives.