HR617-119

Passed House

To amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Apr 29, 2025

Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 29, 2025

Received; read twice and placed on the calendar

Apr 29, 2025 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Apr 24, 2025

Additional sponsors: Mr. Doggett, Mr. Case, Mr. Neguse, Ms. Lee …

Apr 24, 2025

Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …

Jan 22, 2025

Mrs. Harshbarger (for herself and Ms. Barragán) introduced the following …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends the Visit America Act to require the Assistant Secretary for Travel and Tourism to identify and promote music tourism locations and events as part of federal tourism strategy.

Who Benefits and How

Music venues and destinations gain federal tourism promotion. Rural and cultural heritage destinations benefit from emphasis on unique American locations. Music tourism industry gains federal support.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Commerce Department adds music tourism to responsibilities. No significant burden.

Key Provisions

  • Identify locations and events important to music tourism
  • Facilitate and promote travel to music destinations
  • Emphasize rural and cultural heritage destinations
  • Promote international travel to sports, recreation, and music events
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 9, 2026 18:40

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Adds music tourism promotion to Commerce Department travel and tourism responsibilities

Policy Domains

Tourism Music Economic Development

Legislative Strategy

"Leverage federal tourism programs for music industry"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Tourism Music
Actor Mappings
"assistant_secretary"
→ Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism

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