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Hotels for Heroes: Waiving age limits for military members in lodging

This act aims to ease accommodation for U.S. Armed Forces members by waiving minimum age requirements in hotels and similar establishments. This means service members on military orders or authorized leave can rent a room regardless of their age, directly impacting their comfort and access to services during official travel or leisure.
Key points
U.S. Armed Forces members with a valid military ID can rent a hotel room regardless of age if on military orders or authorized leave.
Public lodging establishments, including inns, hotels, and motels, must waive minimum age requirements for eligible service members.
Violations of this provision will result in a fine, ensuring compliance by lodging establishment owners.
The change applies to all lodging establishments, except small guesthouses with up to five rooms occupied by the proprietor.
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Print number: 117_HR_7109
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2022-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hotels for Heroes Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7109.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • U.S. Armed Forces members with a valid military ID can rent a hotel room regardless of age if on military orders or authorized leave.
  • Public lodging establishments, including inns, hotels, and motels, must waive minimum age requirements for eligible service members.
  • Violations of this provision will result in a fine, ensuring compliance by lodging establishment owners.
  • The change applies to all lodging establishments, except small guesthouses with up to five rooms occupied by the proprietor.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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