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Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Introduced: Jan 29, 2025
Latest action date: May 14, 2025
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Jan 29, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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Commerce
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Civil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsInflation and pricesInternet, web applications, social mediaLandlord and tenantMarketing and advertisingService industriesUser charges and fees
Bill Summary
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
This bill requires providers of short-term lodging (e.g., hotels, short-term rentals, and third-party online sellers) to include certain price information when displaying, advertising, or marketing reservations for lodging.
Specifically, such providers must (1) display the total services price, including the base price and any service fees, if a price is displayed in an advertisement. marketing material, or a price list; (2) disclose the total services price at the time the services are first displayed to an individual seeking to purchase such services and anytime thereafter during the purchasing process; and (3) disclose, prior to the final purchase, any tax, fee, or assessment imposed by any government entity (or quasi-government entity) on the sale of such services.
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general (or other authorized state officials).
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FloorSenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-15.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49.
CalendarsSenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-15.
CommitteeSenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
CommitteeSenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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