Wednesday, June 12, 2024 The U.S. House has passed the No Hidden FEES Act, supported by the American Hotel & Lodging Association , to ensure transparent lodging fee displays.
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the No Hidden FEES Act, an important piece of legislation advocated for by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) that aims to promote clarity in lodging prices for consumers.
This new law would create a uniform requirement for clear and obligatory display of fees across various accommodation services including short-term rental platforms, online travel agencies, metasearch websites, and hotels. The proposal, co-sponsored by Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.
) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), received unanimous endorsement from the House Energy & Commerce Committee in December and garnered cross-party support during its passage on the House floor today.
“It makes sense for all lodging businesses – from short-term rentals to online travel agencies, metasearch sites, and hotels – to tell guests up front about mandatory fees. That’s why AHLA has led efforts supporting federal legislation to establish a single and transparent standard for mandatory lodging fee displays and an even competitive playing field,” said AHLA Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey. “Thanks to Reps.
Kim and Castor, we’re one step closer to making this a reality. We will continue to work with Senators Klobuchar and Moran on passing their related legislation in the Senate, with.
