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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1402

House Passes TICKET Act, Requiring Full Fee Disclosure and Banning Speculative Ticket Sales

TICKET Act

6 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House
Senate
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Key Points

  • Ticket sellers must show the total price of a ticket, including all fees and taxes, the very first time a price is displayed to a customer. This prevents 'sticker shock' where the price increases significantly at the final checkout screen.

    From policy text

    “clearly and conspicuously discloses to any individual who seeks to purchase an event ticket the total event ticket price at the time the ticket is first displayed to the individual and anytime thereafter throughout the ticket purchasing process”
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  • The policy bans 'speculative ticketing,' which happens when websites sell tickets they do not actually own yet. Sellers must have the ticket in their possession before they can list it for sale or advertise it to the public.

    From policy text

    “a ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange that does not have actual or constructive possession of an event ticket shall not sell, offer for sale, or advertise for sale such event ticket.”
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  • Resale websites are prohibited from using the word 'official' or using a venue's name in their web address unless they have a formal partnership. This is designed to help fans distinguish between the primary box office and third-party resellers.

    From policy text

    “shall not state that the ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange is affiliated with or endorsed by a venue, team, or artist, as applicable, including by using words like ``official'' in promotional materials, social media promotions, or paid advertising, unless a partnership agreement has been executed”
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  • If an event is canceled, ticket holders are guaranteed a full refund of the total price. If an event is postponed for more than six months, fans have the right to choose between a full refund or a ticket for the rescheduled date.

    From policy text

    “if the event is postponed for more than 6 months, at the option of the purchaser-- (A) a full refund for the total event ticket price; or (B) if the original event ticket is no longer valid for entry to the rescheduled event, a replacement event ticket for the rescheduled event in the same or a comparable location once the event has been rescheduled.”
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  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will treat violations of these rules as unfair or deceptive practices. This allows the government to fine companies that hide fees, sell fake tickets, or use misleading website names.

    From policy text

    “A violation of this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)).”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

4 milestones16 actions
Sep 16, 2025Senate

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163.

Apr 30, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate.

Apr 29, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 29, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 15 (Roll no. 107). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1640-1641)

Apr 29, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 15 (Roll no. 107). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1640-1641)

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

180 days after enactment

All ticket pricing transparency and refund rules take effect

Starting 180 days after the bill becomes law, every ticket seller — primary or resale — must show the total price including all fees from the very first moment a price is displayed. Consumers will also gain refund rights for canceled or postponed events, and speculative ticket sales become illegal.

6 months after enactment

FTC submits report to Congress on bot ticket enforcement

The FTC must report on how well the 2016 BOTS Act (which banned automated ticket-buying software) has been enforced, including challenges and recommendations. This could lead to stronger crackdowns on bot-driven ticket scalping.

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedProceduralApr 29, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

409
15
Democrat
207 – 0 · 6
Republican
202 – 15 · 3
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Related Bills

2 bills
S. 281Related bill

TICKET Act

Apr 29 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 63.

H.R. 1768Related bill

Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act

Mar 3 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Budget, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

TICKET Act

Bill NumberHR 1402
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionRead twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(2)
D: 1R: 1

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