arrow_back Back to App

End Hidden Hotel Fees: Transparent Lodging Prices

This act aims to ensure that advertised prices for hotel rooms and other short-term lodging include all mandatory fees, excluding taxes. This means citizens will see the full price upfront, avoiding surprises at checkout. It should make it easier to compare offers and make informed booking decisions.
Key points
Hotels and short-term lodging must display the full room price, including all mandatory fees (e.g., resort, cleaning, facility fees), in their advertisements.
Taxes and government-imposed fees are the only exceptions and can still be added separately.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general will enforce these new rules, protecting consumers from misleading advertisements.
The changes will take effect 270 days after the act is passed, allowing businesses time to adjust.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8261
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Process start date: 2022-07-01
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Hotel Advertising Transparency Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8261.

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 2022-07-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hotels and short-term lodging must display the full room price, including all mandatory fees (e.g., resort, cleaning, facility fees), in their advertisements.
  • Taxes and government-imposed fees are the only exceptions and can still be added separately.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general will enforce these new rules, protecting consumers from misleading advertisements.
  • The changes will take effect 270 days after the act is passed, allowing businesses time to adjust.
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. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Economy