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Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4508
Bill 118 hr 4508, also known as the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency in the financial industry by requiring companies to disclose any hidden fees to consumers. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of protecting consumers from being misled or taken advantage of by companies that charge hidden fees.
Under this legislation, companies would be required to clearly disclose any additional fees or charges that may not be readily apparent to consumers. This includes fees for services, products, or transactions that are not explicitly stated in the initial agreement or contract.
The Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2023 also mandates that companies provide consumers with a breakdown of all fees associated with a particular product or service, as well as information on how these fees are calculated. This information must be presented in a clear and easily understandable manner, so that consumers can make informed decisions about their purchases. Overall, this bill seeks to empower consumers by giving them the information they need to make educated choices about their financial transactions. By increasing transparency and accountability in the financial industry, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2023 aims to protect consumers from being unfairly charged hidden fees.
Under this legislation, companies would be required to clearly disclose any additional fees or charges that may not be readily apparent to consumers. This includes fees for services, products, or transactions that are not explicitly stated in the initial agreement or contract.
The Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2023 also mandates that companies provide consumers with a breakdown of all fees associated with a particular product or service, as well as information on how these fees are calculated. This information must be presented in a clear and easily understandable manner, so that consumers can make informed decisions about their purchases. Overall, this bill seeks to empower consumers by giving them the information they need to make educated choices about their financial transactions. By increasing transparency and accountability in the financial industry, the Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2023 aims to protect consumers from being unfairly charged hidden fees.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4508
Bill HR 4508 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2023. Bill HR 4508 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2023. Bill HR 4508's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 209. as of November 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4508
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4508
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4508
Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2023
Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2023
Hidden Fee Disclosure Act
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify and strengthen the application of certain employer-sponsored health plan disclosure requirements.
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