0
0

No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023

7/9/2024, 6:56 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6543

No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023 or the No Hidden FEES Act of 2023

This bill requires providers of short-term lodging (e.g., hotels, motels, inns, and short-term rentals) to include each mandatory fee when displaying or advertising the price for a reservation.

The requirement does not apply to providers that offer short-term lodging for purchase pursuant to a corporate, government, or institutional travel management program.

The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

Current Status of Bill HR 6543

Bill HR 6543 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 1, 2023. Bill HR 6543 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 1, 2023.  Bill HR 6543's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of June 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6543

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6543

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Consumer affairs
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- State and local government operations
- Travel and tourism
- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6543

No Hidden FEES Act of 2023
No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023
No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023
No Hidden FEES Act of 2023
No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023
No Hidden FEES Act of 2023
No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023
No Hidden FEES Act of 2023
No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023
To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.

Comments