What does Preamble of Junk Fee Prevention Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes,' aims to address consumer fees. The bill seeks to limit and eliminate fees deemed excessive, hidden, and unnecessary.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Junk Fee Prevention Act do?

This Act is formally titled the Junk Fee Prevention Act.

What does PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM EXCESSIVE AND HIDDEN FEES. of Junk Fee Prevention Act do?

This section aims to protect consumers from excessive and hidden fees. Covered entities, including providers of short-term lodging, ticketing services, and others designated by the Federal Trade Commission, must clearly and conspicuously display the total price of goods or services, including mandatory fees and government charges. Mandatory fees cannot change from the advertised price to the final purchase price. Covered entities are prohibited from imposing or advertising excessive or deceptive mandatory fees. For live events, covered entities must disclose the total number of tickets offered for sale at least 72 hours before the first public sale. Refund policies must be disclosed before transaction completion, and refunds must include all mandatory fees. If a covered entity sells tickets without possessing them, they must notify consumers and provide a full refund if the ticket cannot be provided. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is authorized to promulgate rules regarding the disclosure and imposition of mandatory or deceptive fees. The FTC or a court will consider factors like reasonableness and proportionality when determining if a fee is excessive. The FTC has enforcement powers similar to those under the Federal Trade Commission Act, and states' attorneys general can bring civil actions. ’A covered entity shall clearly and conspicuously display, in each advertisement and when a price is first shown to a consumer, the total price of the good or service…’

What does COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE FEES. of Junk Fee Prevention Act do?

This section addresses communications service fees, encompassing early termination fees, billing cycle charges, and device purchases. Providers of covered services, including broadband internet access, voice service, and commercial mobile services, must provide a single, clear line item for the aggregate price on consumer bills. Providers must disclose the end date of introductory or temporary prices, providing notice at least 60 days and 30 days before the price change. Promotional materials must also state the aggregate price for covered services and may include itemized explanations. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is tasked with considering and potentially requiring the disclosure or prohibiting mandatory fees. Violations of this section are treated as violations of the Communications Act of 1934. The term 'covered service' includes broadband internet access, voice service, commercial mobile service, commercial mobile data service, and services provided by multichannel video programming distributors.

What does AIR CARRIER ANCILLARY FEE TRANSPARENCY. of Junk Fee Prevention Act do?

This section amends title 49 of the United States Code to establish reporting requirements for air carriers and foreign air carriers operating in the United States regarding ancillary fees. Air carriers must file quarterly reports with the Secretary detailing revenue earned from ancillary fees, broken down by service type and class of service. The reports must also specify how ancillary fees are collected (e.g., included in the base fare or charged separately) and the average dollar amount charged for each critical ancillary service. The Secretary is required to compile and publish these reports on the Department of Transportation's website, including a comparison of revenue between carriers. The term 'ancillary fees' is defined as fees for services not subject to taxation under the Internal Revenue Code, including critical ancillary services. Critical ancillary services are defined as those critical to a consumer's purchasing decision, such as baggage transport, reservation modifications, and seating preferences. Section 41709 is also amended to include information regarding the source of revenue and whether it was received from a base fare price or an ancillary fee.

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Junk Fee Prevention Act

Last updated: 12/4/2025 · Introduced: 12/4/2025

Author: Janelle Bynum (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill requires covered entities, including lodging, ticketing, and communications providers, to clearly display total prices upfront, prohibiting hidden or deceptive mandatory fees and ensuring advertised prices match final costs.
Air carriers must report quarterly revenue from ancillary fees, categorized by service type and class, with this data publicly published by the Department of Transportation.
Communications service providers must present a single, clear line item for the aggregate price on consumer bills and disclose the end date of introductory prices, with the FCC overseeing these disclosures.

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