House · HR 1402 · 119th Congress
TICKET Act
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Summary
The TICKET Act requires ticket sellers to show the full price of a ticket from the very start of the buying process. Sellers must also list every fee before a purchase is complete. It also bans sellers from listing tickets they do not actually have.
In Favor
Hidden fees have surprised ticket buyers for years and driven up costs at checkout. This bill forces sellers to show the real total price up front every time. Shoppers can then compare prices honestly and avoid last-minute surprises.
Against
Sellers who use fees to attract buyers with low base prices must now change how they list tickets. Smaller resellers may face real costs to update their systems in just 180 days. Some sellers could raise base prices to cover the cost of compliance.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
The bill requires ticket sellers to show the full price, including all fees, the first time a buyer sees a ticket and throughout checkout. It targets hidden fees that consumers often discover only at the end of a purchase.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The provisions stay on topic with price disclosure and ticket sales. The bill adds one requirement: the Federal Trade Commission must report to Congress on how a 2016 ticket sales law has been enforced.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Buyers of tickets to public live events at venues over 200 people see new price disclosures and refund rights. Ticket sellers, resellers, and resale platforms must change how they display prices and handle cancellations.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The bill authorizes no new federal spending and sets no fees. It shifts costs onto ticket sellers and resale platforms, which must update their systems, displays, and refund processes to meet the new rules within 180 days.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
Ticket sellers and resale platforms must rebuild checkout systems to show all fees upfront within 180 days of the bill becoming law. The Federal Trade Commission must also take on new reporting and enforcement duties with its existing staff and resources.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 6/5/2026