# 119-hr-617: American Music Tourism Act of 2025

119-hr-617, American Music Tourism Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN); status passed_house (as of 2026-07-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-617
- Congress: 119
- Title: American Music Tourism Act of 2025
- Status: passed_house
- Introduced: 2025-01-22
- Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-15

## Summary

**Elevates music tourism within federal travel policy.** The bill would direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism to identify and promote U.S. music locations and events and to fold those priorities into both domestic and international travel promotion efforts. - Music venues, festivals, artists, and fans would get more federal promotion aimed at driving visits to concerts, museums, studios, and music sites. - Rural and cultural destinations would be emphasized for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, increasing visibility for small towns and heritage sites. - Event organizers, the meetings industry, and sports and recreation hosts would see broader federal support for attracting international attendees. The bill also requires a report to the relevant Congressional committees within 1 year and then every 2 years on activities, findings, achievements, and vulnerabilities.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] (D-NV), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] (R-OH), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22] (R-CA), 2025-03-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] (R-VA), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2025-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New push to promote music tourism: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism would need to find and promote music‑tourism places and events. This would cover both domestic and international travel, with focus on rural and cultural destinations. The office would work with other federal agencies. The bill would also d…
- Regular music tourism reports to Congress: benefit, low. If enacted, the Assistant Secretary would send a report to Congress on travel and music‑tourism goals. The first report would be due within 1 year after enactment. Reports would follow every 2 years. The report would list activities, findings, achievements, and vulnerabilities. The reports would no…

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- 119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
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- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-617 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/617)

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- [119-hr-1502: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1502)
- [119-hr-3514: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3514)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hr-452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-452)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-617 (as of 2026-07-15).