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HOUSE 6543118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

No Hidden FEES Act of 2023

Last Action
6/12/2024

Actions

  • 2024-06-12Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2024-06-11Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2024-06-11On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 25 (Roll no. 248). (text: CR H3704-3705)
  • 2024-06-11Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 25 (Roll no. 248). (text: CR H3704-3705)
  • 2024-06-11Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709)
  • 2024-06-11At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2024-06-11DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6543.
  • 2024-06-11Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3704-3707)
  • 2024-06-11Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2024-05-10Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
  • 2024-05-10Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
  • 2024-05-10Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
  • 2023-12-06Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
  • 2023-12-06Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2023-12-05Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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CRS Summary

As of 2024-05-10 (07)

No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023 or the No Hidden FEES Act of 2023

This bill requires providers of short-term lodging (e.g., hotels, motels, inns, and short-term rentals) to include each mandatory fee when displaying or advertising the price for a reservation.

The requirement does not apply to providers that offer short-term lodging for purchase pursuant to a corporate, government, or institutional travel management program.

The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Kathy Castor (D-FL)
  • Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
  • Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

Subjects

  • Consumer affairs
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • State and local government operations
  • Travel and tourism
  • User charges and fees
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