HR 2463 United States House · 118th Congress

Junk Fee Prevention Act

The Junk Fee Prevention Act requires businesses to clearly display total prices including all mandatory fees at the point of sale, preventing hidden or excessive charges. It applies to ticketing services (for events like sports and theater), short-term lodging providers, and communications services (internet, mobile), prohibiting deceptive fees and requiring full refunds if tickets can't be delivered. The bill also mandates that airlines seat young children (13 or younger) adjacent to an accompanying adult without additional cost, with specific options for refunds or rebooking if this isn't possible. The Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission will enforce these provisions with penalties for violations. The bill aims to increase price transparency and protect consumers from unexpected fees across multiple industries.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
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Introduced Apr 3, 2023 Last action Apr 14, 2023
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Apr 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Apr 4, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
lower
Apr 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Apr 3, 2023
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

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