US HB3248 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-0)
Status: Introduced on June 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Pending: House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-06-14 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Pending: House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue rules regarding transparency in primary and secondary ticket sales. Specifically, the rules must require ticket sellers to make specified disclosures to purchasers, including with respect to ancillary charges and refunds; require ticket sellers to include ancillary charges in refunds to purchasers; prohibit a primary ticket seller from restricting the ability of a purchaser to resell tickets; prohibit certain secondary ticket sales by employees of entities that are involved in hosting, promoting, performing in, or selling tickets to events; prohibit the secondary sale of a ticket for the same seat to multiple persons at the same time; and include other specified requirements and prohibitions related to ticket sales. The bill provides for enforcement of the rules by the FTC and state attorneys general. The FTC must report on its enforcement actions with respect to the ticket market.
Title
Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2019
Sponsors
Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] | Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D-IL] |
Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] | Rep. Ted Lieu [D-CA] | Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH] | Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR] |
Rep. Tom O'Halleran [D-AZ] | Rep. Julia Brownley [D-CA] | Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY] | Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA] |
Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Lauren Underwood [D-IL] | Rep. Rebecca Sherrill [D-NJ] |
Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-06-14 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. |
2019-06-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2019-06-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1850 (Same As) 2019-06-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Competition and antitrust
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Legal fees and court costs
Music
Performing arts
Professional sports
Retail and wholesale trades
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Competition and antitrust
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Legal fees and court costs
Music
Performing arts
Professional sports
Retail and wholesale trades
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3248/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3248/BILLS-116hr3248ih.pdf |