The American Music Tourism Act has passed the House and now awaits the president’s signature. The legislation directs the Commerce Department to incorporate music into its tourism-promotion efforts under the existing Visit America Act.
The measure gives the industry a formal role in federal tourism strategy, positioning music venues, festivals and heritage sites as tools for attracting international visitors. If signed, the department would be tasked with marketing music-related travel alongside its broader tourism remit.
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