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Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
5/27/2025, 2:12 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1479
Bill 119 HR 1479, also known as the "Truth in Hotel Advertising Act of 2021," aims to prevent unfair and deceptive advertising practices related to the pricing of hotel rooms and other short-term lodging accommodations. The bill seeks to protect consumers from being misled by false or misleading pricing information when booking accommodations.
Under this legislation, hotels and other lodging establishments would be required to accurately disclose the total cost of a room, including all fees and taxes, in any advertisements or promotions. This would help ensure that consumers are not surprised by hidden fees or additional charges when they arrive at their destination.
The bill also includes provisions to prevent hotels from using deceptive tactics, such as advertising a room at a certain price and then adding on additional fees or charges at checkout. By promoting transparency and honesty in advertising, the Truth in Hotel Advertising Act aims to create a more fair and competitive marketplace for consumers. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1479 seeks to protect consumers from deceptive pricing practices in the hotel industry and promote greater transparency in advertising. If passed, this legislation would help ensure that consumers can make informed decisions when booking accommodations and avoid being misled by false or misleading pricing information.
Under this legislation, hotels and other lodging establishments would be required to accurately disclose the total cost of a room, including all fees and taxes, in any advertisements or promotions. This would help ensure that consumers are not surprised by hidden fees or additional charges when they arrive at their destination.
The bill also includes provisions to prevent hotels from using deceptive tactics, such as advertising a room at a certain price and then adding on additional fees or charges at checkout. By promoting transparency and honesty in advertising, the Truth in Hotel Advertising Act aims to create a more fair and competitive marketplace for consumers. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1479 seeks to protect consumers from deceptive pricing practices in the hotel industry and promote greater transparency in advertising. If passed, this legislation would help ensure that consumers can make informed decisions when booking accommodations and avoid being misled by false or misleading pricing information.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1479
Bill HR 1479 is currently in the status of Passed in House since April 28, 2025. Bill HR 1479 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1479's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60. as of April 29, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1479
Total Number of Sponsors
17Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
17Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
11Republican Cosponsors
7Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1479
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1479
To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.
To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.
Comments

Aldo Schneider
946
1 year ago
This bill gonna make it harder for me to find affordable places to stay when I travel. It's not fair! #disappointed

Hudson Foster
1,053
1 year ago
This new hotel bill is gonna make things so much clearer when I book my next vacay. No more hidden fees sneaking up on me! Can't wait to see how this plays out in the long run. #transparency #hotelbill #vacationtime
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1479
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