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119th Congress · H.R. 1479 · Passed Origin

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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SubjectsCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsInflation and pricesInternet, web applications, social mediaLandlord and tenantMarketing and advertisingService industriesUser charges and fees
Sponsor
Young O. Kim, R-CA-40
3 terms · @RepYoungKim
2439 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0540 · 202-225-4111
Cosponsors (6)
  • Kathy Castor, D-FL-14Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 10 terms · @USRepKCastor
  • Russell W. Fry, R-SC-7Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepRussellFry
  • Kevin Mullin, D-CA-15Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepKevinMullin
  • Craig A. Goldman, R-TX-12
    Co-sponsored Mar 4, 2025 · 1 term · @RepCraigGoldman
  • Eugene S. Vindman, D-VA-7
    Co-sponsored Mar 25, 2025 · 1 term · @RepVindman
  • André Carson, D-IN-7
    Co-sponsored Apr 21, 2025 · 10 terms · @RepAndreCarson
Committees (1)
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    House Standing · Activity Apr 24, 2025
Actions (15)
  1. Apr 29, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.
  2. Apr 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Apr 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1647-1649)
  4. Apr 28, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1647-1649)
  5. Apr 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1479.
  6. Apr 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1647-1650)
  7. Apr 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Apr 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
  9. Apr 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-71.
  10. Apr 24, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-71.
  11. Apr 8, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  12. Apr 8, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Feb 21, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  14. Feb 21, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  15. Feb 21, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
Policy areaCommerce
RelatedH.R. 1768

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. KIM:H.R. 1479.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the Constitution of theUnited States.[Page H730]
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