To amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes.
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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
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Adds music tourism promotion to Commerce Department travel and tourism responsibilities
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Leverage federal tourism programs for music industry"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "assistant_secretary"
- → Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism
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