Bill > S3367

This bill, known as the Junk Fee Prevention Act, aims to protect consumers from excessive and hidden fees across several industries, including short-term lodging, ticketing, communications services, and air travel. The bill requires businesses (referred to as "covered entities") to clearly display the total price of goods or services upfront, including all mandatory fees, and prohibits imposing fees that are excessive, deceptive, or unexpected. For ticket sales, companies must disclose the total number of tickets available and any refund policies. In the communications service sector, the bill eliminates early termination fees, requires prorated billing after service cancellation, and mandates transparent billing that shows the full, aggregate price and any promotional pricing details. For airlines, the bill introduces quarterly reporting requirements on ancillary fees, forcing carriers to disclose detailed revenue information about additional services like baggage handling and seat selection. The Federal Trade Commission and Federal Communications Commission are empowered to enforce these provisions, with both federal and state authorities able to take legal action against companies that violate the bill's requirements. Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive practices, potentially resulting in penalties, injunctions, and compensation for consumers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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