A Republican bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
Waiting for a floor vote in the other chamber
Passed one chamber and is on the other chamber's calendar.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
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
- Scored +7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households benefit significantly from increased price transparency, enabling better budget management.
- Scored +7
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
Middle-class households benefit from increased price transparency when booking hotels and short-term rentals.
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households benefit significantly from increased price transparency, enabling better budget management. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households benefit from increased price transparency when booking hotels and short-term rentals. Would students be better off under this? — Students benefit from increased price transparency, aiding in budget-conscious travel decisions. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals benefit from transparent pricing when making travel plans. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees on fixed incomes benefit from knowing the full cost upfront. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors benefit from transparent pricing when making travel plans. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults benefit from transparent pricing when making travel plans. Would high-income households be better off under this? — High-income households benefit from increased price transparency, though the impact may be less significant than for lower-income groups.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill requires hotels and short-term rentals to display total prices upfront, enhancing transparency and consumer decision-making.
In the queue for a floor vote, with no date set
- 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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