What does Preamble of HR 1479 do?

This bill aims to prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 1479 do?

This bill is formally titled the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

What does PROHIBITION ON UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING OF HOTEL ROOMS of HR 1479 do?

This section prohibits covered entities from displaying prices for covered services in a way that is not clear, conspicuous, and prominent. Covered entities must disclose the total services price, including taxes, fees, and assessments, prior to the final purchase. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing this section and has the same powers as it does under the Federal Trade Commission Act. State attorneys general may bring civil actions on behalf of residents if they believe state interests are threatened by violations. The prohibition under subsection (a) will take effect 450 days after the Act's enactment.

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Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 — HR. 1479

Last updated: 4/29/2025 · Introduced: 2/21/2025

Author: Young Kim (R-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 prohibits hotels and other short-term lodging providers from displaying prices that are not clear, conspicuous, and prominent, requiring disclosure of the total price including taxes and fees before purchase.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce this law, and state attorneys general can take action on behalf of residents.
This prohibition will go into effect 450 days after the Act's enactment.

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