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Congress·Passed House·6 months ago

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

Also known as: TICKET Act

Legislative Progress

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Impact Analysis

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

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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
View full roll call

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes TICKET Act, Continuing Debate Over Consumer Protections in Live Music

The bill mandates all-in pricing and bans speculative ticket sales, but independent industry groups argue the current version kowtows to 'bad actors' through a concierge service loophole. The act now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette·4 months ago

Concert tickets continue to get more expensive, but the federal government is cracking down on several fronts

The TICKET Act passed the House in April with bipartisan support but remains in committee limbo in the Senate. The bill targets 'junk fees' by requiring total price disclosure upfront and seeks to ban the sale of tickets that resellers do not yet possess.

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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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