Washington (February 7, 2025) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) celebrated Wednesday’s passage of their Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing (TICKET) Act out of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, a major step toward increasing transparency and consumer protections in ticket sales. This bipartisan legislation ensures fair pricing in the ticketing marketplace by requiring upfront price disclosures, banning speculative ticket sales, clarifying refund policies, and strengthening enforcement against deceptive practices.

“Consumers across the country are sick of the high prices and hidden fees for concerts, sports, and other event tickets, making entertainment expensive and inaccessible. The TICKET Act would make purchasing tickets straightforward and stop sellers from leaving people scrounging for cash when they are ready to check out. It’s time to stop the ruse and keep costs transparent right from the start,” said Senator Markey.

“Consumers deserve to know exactly what they are paying for when they purchase tickets to their favorite sporting events or concerts. The TICKET Act will put an end to hidden fees and misleading resale practices by requiring sellers to display the total cost upfront,” said Senator Schmitt.

The TICKET Act now moves to the Senate floor for further consideration.

The TICKET Act establishes consumer protections for ticket sales. This bill requires ticket sellers for concerts, sporting events, and similar activities to clearly disclose fees at the beginning of the transaction with an itemized list of the base ticket price and each additional fee. This includes displaying the total cost, including all fees, in any advertising or sales listing. The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for enforcing these requirements.

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