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H.R. 6543 118th Congress House

No Hidden FEES Act of 2023

Official title: To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 1, 2023 Introduced by: Young Kim Republican · California See on congress.gov
Commerce Consumer affairsFraud offenses and financial crimesState and local government operationsTravel and tourismUser charges and fees
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 11, 2024
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 11, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 25 (Roll no. 248). (text: CR H3704-3705)
Jun 11, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709)
Jun 11, 2024
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 11, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6543.
Jun 11, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3704-3707)
Jun 11, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
May 10, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 11, 2024 House · vote #248 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 384–25 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 12, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023 or the No Hidden FEES Act of 2023

This bill requires providers of short-term lodging (e.g., hotels, motels, inns, and short-term rentals) to include each mandatory fee when displaying or advertising the price for a reservation.

The requirement does not apply to providers that offer short-term lodging for purchase pursuant to a corporate, government, or institutional travel management program.

The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2498 Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2024
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 2

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
D
Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Feb 26, 2024
Lesko, Debbie
· Dec 6, 2023
 D
Castor, Kathy
Florida · Dec 1, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6543: No Hidden FEES Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6543/
MLA
"H.R. 6543: No Hidden FEES Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6543/.
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H.R. 6543, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6543/.
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