S. 2599 · 114th Congress
Truth in Hotel Advertising Act of 2016
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Claire McCaskill
- Introduced
- 2016-02-25
- Latest action
- 2016-02-25 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Truth in Hotel Advertising Act of 2016
This bill prohibits certain entities that are subject to the enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from advertising a rate for a hotel room that does not include all required fees other than taxes and fees imposed by a government.
Violations are to be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
The bill sets forth authority for the FTC and states to enforce against such violations.