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HOLDBACKS Act

USA119th CongressHR-9762| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
Nellie Pou

Nellie Pou

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to enhance transparency in the primary ticket market and prevent deceptive pricing practices. It requires primary ticket sellers to publicly disclose crucial information, such as the total number of scheduled occurrences and the exact quantity of tickets available for general public sale, at least seven days before tickets are first offered. The bill further mandates that sellers clearly display the total cost of an individual ticket , encompassing all fees and charges, to ensure consumers are aware of the final price upfront. A key provision prohibits primary ticket sellers from withholding tickets from public sale with the intent to inflate prices beyond fair market value or to mislead consumers about actual ticket availability. The Federal Trade Commission is empowered to enforce these provisions, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices, while also preserving the authority of state attorneys general to pursue related actions.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

HOLDBACKS Act

USA119th CongressHR-9762| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2026
This legislative proposal aims to enhance transparency in the primary ticket market and prevent deceptive pricing practices. It requires primary ticket sellers to publicly disclose crucial information, such as the total number of scheduled occurrences and the exact quantity of tickets available for general public sale, at least seven days before tickets are first offered. The bill further mandates that sellers clearly display the total cost of an individual ticket , encompassing all fees and charges, to ensure consumers are aware of the final price upfront. A key provision prohibits primary ticket sellers from withholding tickets from public sale with the intent to inflate prices beyond fair market value or to mislead consumers about actual ticket availability. The Federal Trade Commission is empowered to enforce these provisions, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices, while also preserving the authority of state attorneys general to pursue related actions.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nellie Pou

Nellie Pou

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted