Congress Moves to Outlaw Ticket-Buying Bots

September 2 – December 17, 2025

Lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban automated bots that bypass purchase limits, empowering the FTC to penalize violators and mandate stricter cybersecurity standards for online retailers.

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Congress targets online “Grinch bots” that bypass purchase limits and fuel reselling

S. 3516

Congress Proposes New Rules Requiring Ticket Sites to Block Bots and Report Cyberattacks

S. 196

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