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Junk Fee Prevention Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2463
The Junk Fee Prevention Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 2463, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect consumers from unnecessary fees that are often added to their bills by companies providing services such as cable, internet, and phone service.
The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the billing practices of these companies by requiring them to clearly disclose any additional fees that may be included in a customer's bill. This would help consumers better understand the total cost of the services they are purchasing and prevent them from being surprised by unexpected charges.
Additionally, the Junk Fee Prevention Act would prohibit companies from charging fees that are not directly related to the cost of providing the service. This would help prevent companies from adding on unnecessary fees simply to increase their profits. Overall, the goal of the Junk Fee Prevention Act is to protect consumers from being taken advantage of by companies that engage in deceptive billing practices. By increasing transparency and accountability, this bill aims to ensure that consumers are able to make informed decisions about the services they purchase and avoid being hit with unexpected fees.
The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the billing practices of these companies by requiring them to clearly disclose any additional fees that may be included in a customer's bill. This would help consumers better understand the total cost of the services they are purchasing and prevent them from being surprised by unexpected charges.
Additionally, the Junk Fee Prevention Act would prohibit companies from charging fees that are not directly related to the cost of providing the service. This would help prevent companies from adding on unnecessary fees simply to increase their profits. Overall, the goal of the Junk Fee Prevention Act is to protect consumers from being taken advantage of by companies that engage in deceptive billing practices. By increasing transparency and accountability, this bill aims to ensure that consumers are able to make informed decisions about the services they purchase and avoid being hit with unexpected fees.
Current Status of Bill HR 2463
Bill HR 2463 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 3, 2023. Bill HR 2463 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 3, 2023. Bill HR 2463's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of April 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2463
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2463
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2463
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