Stop Onerous Surcharges Act

Bill 117 HR 6979, also known as the Stop Onerous Surcharges Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of excessive surcharges imposed on consumers by businesses. The bill seeks to prohibit businesses from imposing unfair and excessive surcharges on consumers for using credit cards or other forms of payment.

The Stop Onerous Surcharges Act aims to protect consumers from being unfairly charged extra fees simply for using a certain form of payment. The bill would require businesses to disclose any surcharges upfront and would prohibit them from charging more than the actual cost of processing the payment.

Supporters of the bill argue that excessive surcharges can unfairly burden consumers, especially those who may not have access to alternative forms of payment. They believe that businesses should not be able to profit off of these fees at the expense of consumers. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that businesses should have the right to set their own prices and fees, including surcharges for certain forms of payment. They believe that government intervention in this area could have unintended consequences and could potentially harm businesses. Overall, the Stop Onerous Surcharges Act is aimed at protecting consumers from unfair and excessive fees imposed by businesses for using certain forms of payment. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and its future remains uncertain.