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Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3248| House 
| Updated: 6/14/2019
Bill Pascrell

Bill Pascrell

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (16)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue rules regarding transparency in primary and secondary ticket sales. Specifically, the rules must require ticket sellers to make specified disclosures to purchasers, including with respect to ancillary charges and refunds; require ticket sellers to include ancillary charges in refunds to purchasers; prohibit a primary ticket seller from restricting the ability of a purchaser to resell tickets; prohibit certain secondary ticket sales by employees of entities that are involved in hosting, promoting, performing in, or selling tickets to events; prohibit the secondary sale of a ticket for the same seat to multiple persons at the same time; and include other specified requirements and prohibitions related to ticket sales. The bill provides for enforcement of the rules by the FTC and state attorneys general. The FTC must report on its enforcement actions with respect to the ticket market.
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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1850
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • June 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1850
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-1850: Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLegal fees and court costsMusicPerforming artsProfessional sportsRetail and wholesale trades

Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3248| House 
| Updated: 6/14/2019
Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue rules regarding transparency in primary and secondary ticket sales. Specifically, the rules must require ticket sellers to make specified disclosures to purchasers, including with respect to ancillary charges and refunds; require ticket sellers to include ancillary charges in refunds to purchasers; prohibit a primary ticket seller from restricting the ability of a purchaser to resell tickets; prohibit certain secondary ticket sales by employees of entities that are involved in hosting, promoting, performing in, or selling tickets to events; prohibit the secondary sale of a ticket for the same seat to multiple persons at the same time; and include other specified requirements and prohibitions related to ticket sales. The bill provides for enforcement of the rules by the FTC and state attorneys general. The FTC must report on its enforcement actions with respect to the ticket market.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Jun 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1850
Introduced in Senate
Jun 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • June 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1850
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • June 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Bill Pascrell

Bill Pascrell

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (16)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Susan A. Davis (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Daniel Lipinski (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-1850: Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Fraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLegal fees and court costsMusicPerforming artsProfessional sportsRetail and wholesale trades