Search Results: keywords:"unfair or deceptive practices"

  • H. R. 9601 — To prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services from offering or arranging unauthorized reservations for food service establishments, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:787

    H.R. 9601, also known as the “Supporting Equal Access to Tables Act of 2024” or the “SEAT Act of 2024,” aims to regulate third-party restaurant reservation services. This bill mandates that such services can only offer reservations for food service establishments if they have...

    Simple Explanation

    The SEAT Act of 2024 is a new rule that says companies helping people make restaurant reservations must get permission from the restaurant first. If they don’t follow this rule, the government can step in and say that isn’t fair.

  • H. R. 3950 — An Act To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:2,181

    H.R. 3950, also known as the “TICKET Act,” aims to ensure transparency in event ticket sales by mandating that ticket sellers disclose the full price of tickets, including all fees, upfront to consumers. The bill prohibits the sale of speculative tickets not in possession of...

    Simple Explanation

    The TICKET Act is a rule that says people selling event tickets must show the total price, including all fees, so there are no surprises. It also tells sellers they can't sell tickets they don't have yet and must be honest about who they are.

  • H. R. 7211 — To improve honesty in pet sales, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,079

    H.R. 7211, also known as the “Petfax Act of 2024,” aims to enhance transparency in pet sales, particularly for dogs and cats. The bill requires sellers to provide detailed information about the animal’s origin and health history before selling them. It prohibits unfair or...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure people selling pets, like dogs and cats, tell buyers where the pets come from and if they're healthy, so everyone is honest and fair when buying pets.