No Hidden FEES Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-6543
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2023-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
State and local government operations
Travel and tourism
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: 

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.
 
action_date: 2024-05-10
text: 

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.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: 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)
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Passed/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)
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709)
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: At 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.
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6543.
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3704-3707)
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2024-05-10
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
action_date: 2024-05-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
action_date: 2024-05-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-12-01
text: Introduced in House