A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".
- Last Action
- 7/17/2025
Actions
- 2025-05-14Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
- 2025-04-28Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 49.
- 2025-04-28Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-15.
- 2025-04-28Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment. With written report No. 119-15.
- 2025-02-05Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2025-01-29Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2025-01-29Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-29 (00)
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
This bill requires providers of short-term lodging (e.g., hotels, short-term rentals, and third-party online sellers) to include certain price information when displaying, advertising, or marketing reservations for lodging.
Specifically, such providers must (1) display the total services price, including the base price and any service fees, if a price is displayed in an advertisement. marketing material, or a price list; (2) disclose the total services price at the time the services are first displayed to an individual seeking to purchase such services and anytime thereafter during the purchasing process; and (3) disclose, prior to the final purchase, any tax, fee, or assessment imposed by any government entity (or quasi-government entity) on the sale of such services.
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general (or other authorized state officials).
Cosponsors (3)
- Jerry Moran (R-KS)
- Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Consumer affairs
- Inflation and prices
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Landlord and tenant
- Marketing and advertising
- Service industries
- User charges and fees
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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