118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6543No Hidden FEES Act of 2023

To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.

Commerce
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action Jun 12, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Dec 1, 2023
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Referred
Dec 1, 2023
E&C · Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Committee
Dec 6, 2023
Reported out
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House floor
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Senate
Jun 12, 2024
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 7 sectionsEngrossed in House
Roll Call Votes · 1
Timeline · 15 actions
Jun 12, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 11, 2024
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 11, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 11, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6543.
Jun 11, 2024
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.
Jun 11, 2024
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 11, 2024
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).ROLL CALLpass
Jun 11, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 10, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
May 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.