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TICKET Act

USA119th CongressHR-1402| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act, or TICKET Act, aims to enhance consumer protection in the event ticketing market by requiring greater transparency from ticket issuers, secondary market ticket issuers, and exchanges. A core provision mandates that all advertised or displayed event ticket prices must be the total event ticket price , which includes the base price and all associated fees, presented clearly and conspicuously from the initial display through the entire purchasing process. Sellers must also provide an itemized list of the base price and each fee before a purchase is completed. The bill introduces a ban on speculative ticketing , making it unlawful for entities to sell, offer, or advertise tickets they do not actually possess. However, it allows for the sale of services to obtain tickets on behalf of an individual, provided these services are clearly distinguished from actual tickets and do not guarantee an event ticket. Additionally, the Act prohibits misleading affiliations, preventing sellers from claiming endorsement by a venue, team, or artist without express written consent, and restricts the unauthorized use of venue names in website domain names. Significant refund requirements are established for canceled or postponed events. If an event is canceled, purchasers are entitled to a full refund of the total ticket price. For postponed events, depending on the duration, purchasers may receive a replacement ticket or, for longer postponements, have the option of a full refund. All sellers must clearly disclose their guarantee and refund policies, including how fees are handled, before a sale is finalized. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these provisions and will also report to Congress on the enforcement of the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3950
TICKET Act
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-430
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-66.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1640)
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1640: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1402.
Apr 28, 2025
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.
Apr 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1706)
Apr 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1706: 1)
Apr 29, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 15 (Roll no. 107). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1640-1641)
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Apr 29, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Sep 16, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3950
    TICKET Act


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-430
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.


  • April 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-66.


  • April 28, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1640)


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1640: 1)


  • April 28, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1402.


  • April 28, 2025
    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.


  • April 29, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1706)


  • April 29, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1706: 1)


  • April 29, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 15 (Roll no. 107). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1640-1641)
    View Vote


  • April 29, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 30, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • September 16, 2025
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-281: TICKET Act
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
Competition and antitrustConsumer affairsInflation and pricesMarketing and advertisingService industriesUser charges and fees

TICKET Act

USA119th CongressHR-1402| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
The Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act, or TICKET Act, aims to enhance consumer protection in the event ticketing market by requiring greater transparency from ticket issuers, secondary market ticket issuers, and exchanges. A core provision mandates that all advertised or displayed event ticket prices must be the total event ticket price , which includes the base price and all associated fees, presented clearly and conspicuously from the initial display through the entire purchasing process. Sellers must also provide an itemized list of the base price and each fee before a purchase is completed. The bill introduces a ban on speculative ticketing , making it unlawful for entities to sell, offer, or advertise tickets they do not actually possess. However, it allows for the sale of services to obtain tickets on behalf of an individual, provided these services are clearly distinguished from actual tickets and do not guarantee an event ticket. Additionally, the Act prohibits misleading affiliations, preventing sellers from claiming endorsement by a venue, team, or artist without express written consent, and restricts the unauthorized use of venue names in website domain names. Significant refund requirements are established for canceled or postponed events. If an event is canceled, purchasers are entitled to a full refund of the total ticket price. For postponed events, depending on the duration, purchasers may receive a replacement ticket or, for longer postponements, have the option of a full refund. All sellers must clearly disclose their guarantee and refund policies, including how fees are handled, before a sale is finalized. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is tasked with enforcing these provisions and will also report to Congress on the enforcement of the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3950
TICKET Act
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-430
Introduced in Senate
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-66.
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1640)
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1640: 1)
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1402.
Apr 28, 2025
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.
Apr 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1706)
Apr 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1706: 1)
Apr 29, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 15 (Roll no. 107). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1640-1641)
View Vote
Apr 29, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Sep 16, 2025
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3950
    TICKET Act


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-430
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 8, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 8, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • April 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 43.


  • April 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-66.


  • April 28, 2025
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1640)


  • April 28, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1640: 1)


  • April 28, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1402.


  • April 28, 2025
    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.


  • April 29, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1706)


  • April 29, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1706: 1)


  • April 29, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 15 (Roll no. 107). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1640-1641)
    View Vote


  • April 29, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 30, 2025
    Received in the Senate.


  • September 16, 2025
    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163.
Gus M. Bilirakis

Gus M. Bilirakis

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-281: TICKET Act
  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Competition and antitrustConsumer affairsInflation and pricesMarketing and advertisingService industriesUser charges and fees