Junk Fee Prevention Act

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 2463

Introduced on
2023-04-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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.

Policy Areas
Commerce

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.