Bill · H.R. 1479· House(119-HR-1479)
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 4/29/2025 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
- Sponsored by
- Young Kim
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
What this bill would do
The Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 stops hotels and short-term rentals from using deceptive pricing in their advertising. Covered entities must clearly show the total services price when advertising or offering rooms. They must also disclose government taxes and fees before the final purchase. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general are responsible for enforcing these rules.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
Low-income households benefit significantly from increased price transparency, enabling better budget management.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+7
Middle-class households benefit from increased price transparency when booking hotels and short-term rentals.
Would students be better off under this?+7
Students benefit from increased price transparency, aiding in budget-conscious travel decisions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Transparent Pricing: People will see the total services price clearly and prominently in advertisements and throughout the purchasing process, preventing hidden fees from appearing at the end. (Section 2(a)(1)(A)-(B))
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Government Fee Disclosure: Consumers must be told about taxes, fees, or assessments imposed by government entities before they make their final purchase. (Section 2(a)(1)(C))
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State-Level Protection: State attorneys general can sue on behalf of their residents if their interests are threatened by deceptive pricing practices. (Section 2(b)(2)(A))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited State Control: States and their political subdivisions are generally prohibited from enforcing their own laws regarding fee disclosure if those laws differ from the requirements in this Act. (Section 2(c)(1))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Middle Class Households+7Good For Students+7Good For Middle Aged+6Good For Retirees+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For High Income Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- 4/29/2025
- Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
- 4/28/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1647-1649)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1647-1649)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1479.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1647-1650)
- Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 4/24/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-71.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
- 4/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 3/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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