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S. 314: Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-01-29
SponsorSen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Policy areaCommerce
Cosponsors3
Latest action2025-05-14 — Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
Last updated2025-10-09

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-29):

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 (3)

NameParty / state
Jerry Moran R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29
Catherine Cortez Masto D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29
Shelley Moore Capito R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-29

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 314 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 314?

S. 314 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. 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 S. 314 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).