House passes TICKET Act targeting concert ‘hidden fees’

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bipartisan bill that would also require ticket sellers to disclose ticket totals, including so-called “hidden fees,” to consumers upfront.

The bill, known as the Major Event Ticketing Fee Transparency (TICKET) Act, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 338-24.

The top Republicans and Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee also said, “By restoring fairness and transparency to the ticket market, this consensus bill is a deceptive bill that frustrates consumers who simply want to enjoy concerts, shows, and sporting events.” “It will put an end to these ticket sales practices.” A top member of the Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee said: Joint statement.

“After years of bipartisan effort, we are now able to improve the customer experience of purchasing event tickets online. We will continue to work together to push for swift passage in the Senate and sign the bill into law.” We look forward to sending it to the President’s desk for further assistance.”

Lawmakers say the bill aims to increase transparency in the live event ticket market by requiring the full price of event tickets to be disclosed to consumers in advance.

The bill also seeks to prohibit sellers from selling tickets they do not own and guarantee refunds in the event of event cancellation, which was also introduced. in the senate.

Live Nation Entertainment also praised the House’s passage after the company released data showing its move to “all-in” pricing led to an increase in completed sales.

“We have led the industry by introducing all-in pricing and supported national legislation that ensures everyone follows this policy, which benefits fans and artists,” the company said. “We also support other ticket sales reforms, including strengthening anti-bot laws and prohibiting speculative ticket sales and other predatory resale practices.”

“The bipartisan support for these reforms shows that protecting fans and artists is in everyone’s interest. We look forward to working with policymakers to make these changes into law.” I am.”