Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 314

119th Congress

Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

Star Print ordered on the reported bill.

Introduced:Jan 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Klobuchar

D - MN

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Commerce

Summary

This Senate version of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act requires hotels, short-term rentals, and booking platforms to display total prices including all service fees upfront. Providers must show complete prices in advertisements and throughout booking, with government taxes disclosed before final purchase. FTC and state attorneys general enforce compliance.

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Star Print ordered on the reported bill.

Introduced1/29/2025

StatusStar Print ordered on the reported bill.

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Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

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This Senate version of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act requires hotels, short-term rentals, and booking platforms to display total prices including all service fees upfront. Providers must show complete prices in advertisements and throughout booking, with government taxes disclosed before final purchase. FTC and state attorneys general enforce compliance.

Bill Number: 314
Introduced: 1/29/2025
Status: Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
Policy Area: Commerce

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Title: Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
Bill Number: 314
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
Introduced: 1/29/2025
Summary: This Senate version of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act requires hotels, short-term rentals, and booking platforms to display total prices including all service fees upfront. Providers must show complete prices in advertisements and throughout booking, with government taxes disclosed before final pur

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate version of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act requires hotels, short-term rentals, and booking platforms to display total prices including all service fees upfront. Providers must show complete prices in advertisements and throughout booking, with government taxes disclosed before final purchase. FTC and state attorneys general enforce compliance.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025This bill requires providers of short-term lodging (e.g., hotels, short-term rentals, and third-party online sellers) to include certain price information when displaying, advertising, or marketing reservations for lodging.Specifically, such providers must (1) display the total services price, including the base price and any service fees, if a price is displayed in an advertisement. marketing material, or a price list; (2) disclose the total services price at the time the services are first displayed to an individual seeking to purchase such services and anytime thereafter during the purchasing process; and (3) disclose, prior to the final purchase, any tax, fee, or assessment imposed by any government entity (or quasi-government entity) on the sale of such services.The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general (or other authorized state officials).

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires upfront total price disclosure
Applies to hotels and short-term rentals
Third-party booking sites covered
Government taxes disclosed before purchase
FTC and state AG enforcement
Eliminates hidden resort and service fees

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This Senate companion to House legislation addresses deceptive hotel pricing practices where advertised rates exclude mandatory fees revealed only at checkout. Consumers would see true costs immediately, enabling informed comparison shopping. The bill creates a level playing field where hotels competing on price must show actual prices. Implementation would require changes to booking systems and advertising but provides clearer consumer information.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Commerce

Related Subjects

Civil actions and liability

Consumer affairs

Inflation and prices

Internet, web applications, social media

Landlord and tenant

Marketing and advertising

Service industries

User charges and fees

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

314, 119th Congress (2025). "Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-314

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