Fans Support Reintroduction of TICKET Act
Sports fans know the pain all too well—scoring tickets to see our favorite teams play shouldn’t feel like winning the lottery. Yet, every season, we deal with skyrocketing prices, hidden fees, and deceptive ticketing practices that make attending live events a nightmare. That’s why fans need to rally behind the TICKET Act (S. 281) —a crucial piece of legislation designed to bring fairness, transparency, and sanity back to the ticket-buying process.
The bill:
Mandates all-in pricing upfront – No more hidden fees—the first number you see is the last number you see.
Bans deceptive ticketing – No more buying a promise for a ticket, now you'll actually be buying tickets.
Holds bad actors accountable – No more lying about whether the reseller is who they say they are.
Creates refund requirements – Stop waiting to get your money back when a show is cancelled or postponed for a long time.
Requests an FTC BOTS Report – The FTC will finally answer the biggest question plaguing fans, "Why are there so many bots?!"
Last Congress, the TICKET Act passed the House Energy & Commerce Committee unanimously and the House of Representatives 388-24. Its overwhelming, bipartisan support led it to be included in the original CR funding proposal, which ultimately did not pass. Now we have the opportunity to pass this vital legislation!
The sports and entertainment industry doesn’t want to change. Congress must make them change. That’s why fans need to demand that Congress pass the TICKET Act.
Every sports fan deserves a fair shot at seeing their team live, without getting gouged or scammed in the process. If we want real reform, we need to make our voices heard. Contact your representatives, tell them to support the TICKET Act, and let’s take back the ticket-buying experience for the people who matter most—the fans!
