Statement on Including the TICKET Act in the Continuing Resolution

The following can be attributed to Brian Hess, Executive Director of Sports Fans Coalition

“Fans have long called for all-in pricing and an end to deceptive ticketing practices. The four corners agreement on the TICKET Act represents a strong, commonsense approach to ticketing legislation that answers this call. SFC believes it should be included in the Continuing Resolution. Congress has the opportunity to pass the most comprehensive ticketing reforms in nearly a decade.

Despite endorsing the bill earlier this year, it is disappointing that monopoly-aligned stakeholders, like the National Independent Venue Association, have changed their tune at the last minute. The bill passed unanimously at the House Energy & Commerce Committee and overwhelmingly on the House floor, 388-24. These special interests now suddenly oppose the bill for what seems like pure politics so they can continue pushing an anti-fan agenda in state legislatures next year.

Congress shouldn’t fall for it. The TICKET Act is the best opportunity to protect fans before next year’s live event season begins. We urge all Members of Congress to support the inclusion in the CR.”