Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3704-3707)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6543.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3704-3707)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6543.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709)
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)
Consumer affairsFraud offenses and financial crimesState and local government operationsTravel and tourismUser charges and fees
No Hidden FEES Act of 2023
USA118th CongressHR-6543| House
| Updated: 6/12/2024
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3704-3707)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6543.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3704-3707)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6543.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709)
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)