US HB2495 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-15-1)
Status: Introduced on May 17 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 17 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2017 This bill prohibits third-party online hotel reservation sellers from charging a consumer's credit card or financial accounts in an Internet transaction for a hotel unless they disclose: (1) a description of the offered good or service, the cost, and other material terms before the conclusion of the transaction; (2) that the third-party seller is not affiliated with the hotel owner or an entity that provides the hotel services or accommodations; (3) that the third-party seller is not an exhibition organizer, a meeting planner, or the official housing bureau for an event at the hotel; and (4) the brand identity of the third party online or over the phone. The bill provides authority to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and states to enforce against violations. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that the FTC should revise its website to make it easier for consumers and businesses to report complaints of deceptive practices with respect to online booking of hotel reservations.
Title
Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2017
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-05-19 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. |
2017-05-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2017-05-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1164 (Same As) 2017-05-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3017; text of measure as introduced: CR S3016-3017)
Subjects
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Marketing and advertising
State and local government operations
Travel and tourism
Commerce
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Marketing and advertising
State and local government operations
Travel and tourism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2495/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2495/BILLS-115hr2495ih.pdf |