Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
This bill requires primary and secondary ticket sellers to clearly display the total price (base price plus all mandatory fees) and to provide an itemized fee list for events over 200 capacity that are marketed in interstate commerce. Sellers must show the total price wherever a price is displayed and at first display and throughout the purchase process.
Liberals emphasize consumer protection and want stronger anti-scalping measures
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clear, narrowly targeted substantive policy change that requires ticket sellers to disclose total ticket prices and itemized fees and relies on existing FTC authority for enforcement.
This bill requires primary and secondary ticket sellers to clearly display the total price (base price plus all mandatory fees) and to provide an itemized fee list for events over 200 capacity that are marketed in interstate commerce.
Sellers must show the total price wherever a price is displayed and at first display and throughout the purchase process.
Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act, giving the FTC enforcement authority and penalties.
Low fiscal impact and clear consumer benefit improve prospects, but private-sector resistance and legislative procedure create uncertainty.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clear, narrowly targeted substantive policy change that requires ticket sellers to disclose total ticket prices and itemized fees and relies on existing FTC authority for enforcement. It provides well-defined terms, a compliance timeline, and a direct enforcement mechanism.
Liberals emphasize consumer protection and want stronger anti-scalping measures
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Liberals emphasize consumer protection and want stronger anti-scalping measures
Likely supportive because the bill increases consumer transparency and reduces surprise fees that disproportionately burden lower-income buyers.
It aligns with consumer-protection and market-fairness priorities.
Some progressives may want stronger measures addressing resale price inflation or fee caps.
Generally favorable toward clearer pricing for consumers while cautious about regulatory costs and implementation details.
Sees benefits for fairness but wants clear guidance and minimal unintended burdens on small sellers.
Skeptical of federal regulation and new FTC enforcement; supports transparency in principle but worries about burdens, litigation, and government overreach.
Prefers market-based or state-level solutions.
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Low fiscal impact and clear consumer benefit improve prospects, but private-sector resistance and legislative procedure create uncertainty.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Liberals emphasize consumer protection and want stronger anti-scalping measures
Low fiscal impact and clear consumer benefit improve prospects, but private-sector resistance and legislative procedure create uncertainty.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a clear, narrowly targeted substantive policy change that requires ticket sellers to disclose total ticket prices and itemized fees and relies on existing FTC auth…
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