H.R. 1479: Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-29 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 60. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-21):
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025
This bill requires providers of short-term lodging (e.g., hotels, short-term rentals, and third-party online sellers) to include certain price information when displaying, advertising, or marketing reservations for lodging.
Specifically, such providers must (1) display the total services price, including the base price and any service fees, if a price is displayed in an advertisement. marketing material, or a price list; (2) disclose the total services price at the time the services are first displayed to an individual seeking to purchase such services and anytime thereafter during the purchasing process; and (3) disclose, prior to the final purchase, any tax, fee, or assessment imposed by any government entity (or quasi-government entity) on the sale of such services.
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general (or other authorized state officials).
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kathy Castor | D FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-21 |
| Russell Fry | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-21 |
| Kevin Mullin | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-21 |
| Craig A. Goldman | R TX 2025-03-04 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2025-03-25 |
| André Carson | D IN 2025-04-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1479 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1479?
H.R. 1479 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1479 are available on congress.gov.
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