S. 195 directs the Commerce Department to promote domestic and international travel to U.S. locations and events tied to music tourism.
The White House said Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, that the president signed S. 195, the American Music Tourism Act of 2025, into law.
The law requires the Department of Commerce to promote domestic and international travel and tourism to locations and events in the United States that are important to music tourism.
The White House notice does not say when the law takes effect or how the Commerce Department will carry out the mandate.
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