KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — Lawmakers are working together to pass a law that would require travelers to disclose the final price of a hotel room or short-term rental before they’re left with an expensive receipt.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) said he recently joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in introducing the bipartisan Hotels Fees Transparency Act, which passed unanimously by the Senate Commerce Committee.

Moran noted that the law is intended to improve transparency for consumers. It would require anyone advertising a hotel room or short-term rental to clearly disclose upfront the final price a customer will pay to book the room.

“The Hotel Fees Transparency Act gives customers the transparency they deserve when booking travel and planning spending,” said Moran. “I am excited for the opportunity to work with Senator Klobuchar on this bill and its approval by the Commerce Committee, and encourage Senator Schumer to quickly consider this bill so individuals across the country can make informed travel decisions.”

The senator also pointed out that Representative Young Kim (R-CA) introduced a companion bill, the No Hidden FEES Act of 2023, in the House of Representatives in July.

“Too often, Americans who book online are faced with hidden fees that make it difficult to compare prices and understand the true cost of a night’s stay,” Klobuchar added. “The Senate passed my bipartisan legislation to improve transparency so travelers can make informed decisions.”

Senators said the bill is supported by Consumer Reports, the Travel Tech Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association. To read the full text of the bill, click HERE.

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