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Joey Solitro

New Bill Targets Hidden Fees in Hotels and Short-Term Rentals

A traveling suitcase awaits a vacation in a bedroom.

A new bill has been introduced that would require anyone advertising a hotel room or short-term rental to clearly disclose all fees in their advertised rates that a customer would pay.

The Hotel Fees Transparency Act, introduced by Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), is in line with the Biden administration’s push to eliminate hidden surcharges and so-called “junk fees” across industries to improve cost transparency for consumers.

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