Contact Congress about H.R. 1479: Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

Hotels, short-term rentals, and booking platforms would have to display the total price, including all mandatory fees, from the very first listing. Hidden charges added at checkout would be illegal. The FTC and state attorneys general could enforce the rules.

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Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 is a Senate bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.

Latest action on H.R. 1479: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects anyone who books a hotel or short-term rental, as well as the businesses and websites that sell those stays. It changes how prices are shown so consumers can compare options without worrying about surprise fees at checkout.

Why this matters: Hidden hotel fees are one of the most common consumer complaints in travel. Many people book a room expecting one price and end up paying significantly more once mandatory fees are added. This bill would create a single national rule to end that practice, but it also limits what states can do on their own.

Key provisions in H.R. 1479

• Hotels, short-term rentals, booking sites, and travel platforms must clearly and prominently show the "total services price" whenever they display a price.
• The total services price means the base room rate plus every mandatory fee you'd have to pay just to get the room.
• Taxes, government fees, and government-created assessment fees must be shown before you finalize the booking, but they're not included in the "total services price."
• Optional extras — things you don't need to buy to use the room — are excluded from both the base price and the total services price.
• Businesses can still show a price breakdown, but the total price must be bigger and more prominent than any individual component.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1479

What is H.R. 1479?

Hotels, short-term rentals, and booking platforms would have to display the total price, including all mandatory fees, from the very first listing. Hidden charges added at checkout would be illegal. The FTC and state attorneys general could enforce the rules.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 1479?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1479?

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