Requires third-party accommodation reservation services identify themselves as such to users and not charge certain fees

This bill (S 2394) requires websites and apps that book hotel stays (like Airbnb or Expedia) to clearly identify themselves as third-party services - not the hotel - before users complete a reservation. It prohibits these services from charging your credit card until you confirm the booking and caps cancellation fees: no fee for cancellations more than 48 hours before check-in, and no more than 10% of the first night’s cost for last-minute cancellations within 48 hours. Violations could result in $1,000 penalties per violation. The bill directly affects third-party booking platforms, not hotels or individual travelers.