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.
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Officially: 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.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.1479. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Latest: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60. (4/29/2025)
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