Lizzie Fletcher, TX
“I want the House to pass this bill. It directs the government to promote travel to American music festivals and concert venues. Music tourism brings in visitors, supports local businesses, and creates jobs.”
“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise to speak in support of S. 195, the American Music Tourism Act of 2025. Americans are fortunate to have a rich musical heritage. Across the country, there are countless venues where gifted musicians perform, attracting millions of people from around the country and around the world. Visitors come to see an artist they love or for the chance to stand where a famous musician got their start. No matter how far they have traveled, these tourists are spending money and enhancing our local economies by supporting jobs and artists. I am pleased to support the American Music Tourism Act of 2025. This bill charges the National Travel and Tourism office with promoting domestic and international travel and tourism to U.S. music venues. Promoting tourism to music venues will directly benefit local economies. When tourists travel for music events, they drive an increase in hospitality spending in local communities. This bill will enhance the economic benefits venues bring to our local economies by creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and championing our music industry. I thank Representative Barragan for her leadership on this legislation, and I encourage my colleagues to support it. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise to speak in support of S. 195, the American Music Tourism Act of 2025. Americans are fortunate to have a rich musical heritage. Across the country, there are countless venues where gifted musicians perform, attracting millions of people from around the country and around the world. Visitors come to see an artist they love or for the chance to stand where a famous musician got their start. No matter how far they have traveled, these tourists are spending money and enhancing our local economies by supporting jobs and artists. I am pleased to support the American Music Tourism Act of 2025. This bill charges the National Travel and Tourism office with promoting domestic and international travel and tourism to U.S. music venues. Promoting tourism to music venues will directly benefit local economies. When tourists travel for music events, they drive an increase in hospitality spending in local communities. This bill will enhance the economic benefits venues bring to our local economies by creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and championing our music industry. I thank Representative Barragan for her leadership on this legislation, and I encourage my colleagues to support it. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.