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A bill to protect consumers from deceptive practices with respect to online booking of hotel reservations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1164| Senate 
| Updated: 5/17/2017
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (4)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2017 This bill prohibits third-party online hotel reservation sellers from charging a consumer's credit card or financial accounts in an Internet transaction for a hotel unless they disclose: (1) a description of the offered good or service, the cost, and other material terms before the conclusion of the transaction; (2) that the third-party seller is not affiliated with the hotel owner or an entity that provides the hotel services or accommodations; (3) that the third-party seller is not an exhibition organizer, a meeting planner, or the official housing bureau for an event at the hotel; and (4) the brand identity of the third party online or over the phone. The bill provides authority to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and states to enforce against violations. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that the FTC should revise its website to make it easier for consumers and businesses to report complaints of deceptive practices with respect to online booking of hotel reservations.
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Timeline
May 17, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3017; text of measure as introduced: CR S3016-3017)
May 19, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2495
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
  • May 17, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3017; text of measure as introduced: CR S3016-3017)


  • May 19, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2495
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2495: To protect consumers from deceptive practices with respect to online booking of hotel reservations, and for other purposes.
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A bill to protect consumers from deceptive practices with respect to online booking of hotel reservations, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-1164| Senate 
| Updated: 5/17/2017
Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2017 This bill prohibits third-party online hotel reservation sellers from charging a consumer's credit card or financial accounts in an Internet transaction for a hotel unless they disclose: (1) a description of the offered good or service, the cost, and other material terms before the conclusion of the transaction; (2) that the third-party seller is not affiliated with the hotel owner or an entity that provides the hotel services or accommodations; (3) that the third-party seller is not an exhibition organizer, a meeting planner, or the official housing bureau for an event at the hotel; and (4) the brand identity of the third party online or over the phone. The bill provides authority to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and states to enforce against violations. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that the FTC should revise its website to make it easier for consumers and businesses to report complaints of deceptive practices with respect to online booking of hotel reservations.
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Timeline
May 17, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3017; text of measure as introduced: CR S3016-3017)
May 19, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2495
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
  • May 17, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3017; text of measure as introduced: CR S3016-3017)


  • May 19, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2495
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (4)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2495: To protect consumers from deceptive practices with respect to online booking of hotel reservations, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsConsumer creditFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Government information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingState and local government operationsTravel and tourism