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TRUE Fees Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-510| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2019
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (13)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019 or the TRUE Fees Act of 2019 This bill relates to transparency for prices of covered services such as internet, television, voice, and data services. Specifically, the bill prohibits a provider of a covered service from advertising the price of the service unless that price is the total amount the provider will charge, including fees or other charges. Additionally, providers are prohibited from providing bills electronically unless consumers are notified by email (or a functional equivalent of email) of the bill's availability and are provided an itemized statement of charges. If there is an increase in charges, a provider must give clear notice and allow consumers to terminate the contract without paying a fee or penalty. Providers are prohibited from increasing fees for equipment rental unless the equipment is upgraded to increase functionality. Finally, the bill prohibits providers from including in a contract a requirement for alternative dispute resolution.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1220
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1220
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1220: TRUE Fees Act of 2019
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationConsumer affairsContracts and agencyInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication

TRUE Fees Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-510| Senate 
| Updated: 2/14/2019
Truth-in-Billing, Remedies, and User Empowerment over Fees Act of 2019 or the TRUE Fees Act of 2019 This bill relates to transparency for prices of covered services such as internet, television, voice, and data services. Specifically, the bill prohibits a provider of a covered service from advertising the price of the service unless that price is the total amount the provider will charge, including fees or other charges. Additionally, providers are prohibited from providing bills electronically unless consumers are notified by email (or a functional equivalent of email) of the bill's availability and are provided an itemized statement of charges. If there is an increase in charges, a provider must give clear notice and allow consumers to terminate the contract without paying a fee or penalty. Providers are prohibited from increasing fees for equipment rental unless the equipment is upgraded to increase functionality. Finally, the bill prohibits providers from including in a contract a requirement for alternative dispute resolution.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1220
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1220
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (13)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1220: TRUE Fees Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationConsumer affairsContracts and agencyInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communication