S 2599
114th Congress
Senate
Commerce
Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Marketing and advertising
State and local government operations
Travel and tourism
Truth in Hotel Advertising Act of 2016
Introduced: February 25, 2016
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 25, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 25, 2016
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Truth in Hotel Advertising Act of 2016
This bill prohibits certain entities that are subject to the enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from advertising a rate for a hotel room that does not include all required fees other than taxes and fees imposed by a government.
Violations are to be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
The bill sets forth authority for the FTC and states to enforce against such violations.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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