Hotels & Lodging

Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

Amy Klobuchar (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This measure would make it illegal for hotels, short-term rental hosts, and online booking platforms to advertise lodging prices without clearly and prominently displaying the total cost that includes all mandatory service fees. The bill would also preempt state and local laws that require different fee disclosure methods, provided those laws already require the total price to include service fees, and would grant the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general authority to enforce these rules. This bill requires hotels and short-term rental hosts to advertise the full price including all mandatory fees in every ad and listing, while preempting conflicting state fee-disclosure rules and letting the FTC and state attorneys general enforce it.

Where it stands

S. 314 was reported by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on April 28, 2025, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 49. Star Print was ordered on May 14, 2025, indicating the bill is ready for floor consideration but has not yet been scheduled.

Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025

Young Kim (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

Hotels, short-term rentals, and online booking platforms would be required to display the full price of lodging upfront, including mandatory fees, rather than adding them later in the checkout process. The bill also prevents states and local governments from enforcing their own rules on how lodging prices are advertised, replacing them with this single federal standard. This bill requires hotels, short-term rental hosts, and booking platforms to advertise the total price including all mandatory fees upfront, raising compliance costs to update pricing systems and ending the competitive pull of low advertised base rates.

Where it stands

HR1479 passed the House on April 28, 2025, and was received in the Senate on April 29, 2025, where it was read twice and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders as Calendar No. 60.

TIP Improvement Act of 2026

Steven Horsford (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would end the tip credit under federal wage law, requiring employers to pay tipped workers the full federal minimum wage directly while letting workers keep their tips, and it would tighten penalties so employers that unlawfully use or keep tips owe back the full amount. It would also make the tax deduction for tips permanent, double the deduction cap to $50,000 for married couples filing jointly, count mandatory or suggested automatic gratuities as qualified tips for workers in hospitality, food and beverage service, and cosmetology, and add anti-fraud rules barring the deduction for tips from related parties and for workers who own a stake in the business that employs them. This bill requires hotels and lodging operators to pay tipped staff like bellhops and servers the full federal minimum wage instead of the lower tipped wage, raising labor costs, while giving hospitality employees a permanent tip tax deduction.

Where it stands

HR7577 was referred on February 13, 2026 to the Committee on Ways and Means and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, with the period for each referral to be set later by the Speaker. A markup on the bill was held on March 5, 2026 by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, so the bill has been taken up in committee rather than sitting untouched since referral.

Schedules That Work Act

Rosa L. DeLauro (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill grants employees the right to request schedule changes and requires employers with 15 or more employees to engage in a good-faith interactive process. It mandates 14 days' advance notice of work schedules and provides predictability pay and split shift premiums for covered sector employees in retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, and warehouse industries. This bill requires hotels, motels, and other lodging employers with 15 or more employees to give hospitality workers 14 days advance schedules, honor requested changes, and pay premiums for split shifts and last-minute schedule changes.

Where it stands

HR6786 was referred on December 17, 2025, to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary. Each committee chair independently controls whether a hearing or markup occurs for provisions within their jurisdiction.

Schedules That Work Act

Elizabeth Warren (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would require employers with fifteen or more employees to provide work schedules at least fourteen days in advance for employees in retail, food service, cleaning, hospitality, and warehouse sectors, with compensation for late changes or split shifts. It would also grant all employees of covered employers the right to request schedule changes for caregiving, education, or second jobs, requiring employers to engage in a good-faith process to accommodate these requests unless a bona fide business reason exists. This bill requires hotels and lodging operators with fifteen or more employees to post staff schedules at least fourteen days ahead, pay extra for late changes or split shifts, and respond in good faith to workers' schedule change requests.

Where it stands

S3550 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on December 17, 2025. No hearings or markups are scheduled, and the committee chair controls whether the measure advances to a markup.

Junk Fee Prevention Act

Janelle S. Bynum (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill requires providers of short-term lodging, ticketing services, and communications services to display total prices upfront, bans early termination fees for communications services, and mandates that airlines report their revenue from ancillary fees to the government for public disclosure. This bill requires hotels, motels, inns, and other short-term lodging providers to clearly display the total price, including all mandatory fees, in advertisements and when a price is first shown, forcing changes to pricing display and compliance costs.

Where it stands

HR 6430 was referred on December 4, 2025 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, with no primary committee designated by the source. Both committee chairs act as independent gatekeepers for provisions falling within their respective jurisdictions.

Junk Fee Prevention Act

Richard Blumenthal (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill requires providers of short-term lodging and ticketing services to disclose total prices upfront and prohibits hidden or excessive mandatory fees. It also bans early termination fees for communication services and mandates that airlines report their ancillary fee revenue to the Department of Transportation. This bill requires hotels, resorts, and other short-term lodging providers to clearly display the total price including all mandatory fees in every advertisement and when a price is first shown, banning hidden fees.

Where it stands

S3367 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on December 4, 2025. The measure currently sits in committee with no scheduled meetings, meaning the chair controls whether a markup or hearing occurs.

Safe Stay Act

Angie Craig (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill mandates the installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all sleeping or dwelling units of places of public accommodation affecting commerce. It also requires owners to provide guests with written notice of compliance upon check-in, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. This bill requires hotel and lodging owners to install carbon monoxide alarms in every sleeping unit and give guests a written compliance notice at check-in, adding equipment and paperwork costs enforced by the FTC.

Where it stands

HR 3755 is blocked in committee after its June 5, 2025 referral to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, with the Speaker retaining discretion over time limits for both panels.

ADA 30 Days to Comply Act

Michael Lawler (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would bar lawsuits over architectural barriers in existing public accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act unless the person first sends the owner or operator written notice specific enough to identify the barrier, including details of how access was denied, and then waits 30 days for a written improvement plan or 30 more days after that plan for removal or substantial progress. People with disabilities who face barriers at businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and stores would have to go through this notice and waiting process before they could sue.

Where it stands

On March 26, 2026 the House Committee on the Judiciary held a markup and voted 16-8 to order the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act reported to the House as amended. No written report or calendar placement appears on the record, and the adopted committee amendment text is pending, so the current analysis reads the latest published print.

ACCESS Act of 2026.

Ken Calvert (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill requires individuals to provide specific written notice and allow a 60-day cure period before filing lawsuits regarding architectural or digital barriers in public accommodations. It directs the Department of Justice to create an education program for businesses and requires a study on whether accessibility widgets or phone services satisfy website compliance standards.

Where it stands

HR8396 was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on April 21, 2026, and remains in the initial review phase where the committee chair controls the scheduling of hearings or markups. No meetings are currently scheduled for the bill.

Labor Income Fairness and Transparency Act

Dina Titus (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill would raise the federal minimum wage to $17.00 an hour over three years, with future increases tied to median wage growth, while gradually eliminating subminimum wages for tipped, youth, and student workers. It also permanently expands the Earned Income Tax Credit by lowering age eligibility requirements and increasing credit amounts, and establishes a new advisory committee for the hospitality industry. This bill raises labor costs for hotels and lodging operators by phasing out tipped, youth, and student subminimum wages, while giving the industry a guaranteed employer seat on the new federal hospitality advisory committee.

Where it stands

HR 3662 was referred on May 29, 2025, to the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means. The source does not designate a primary panel, so both committee chairs act as independent gatekeepers for any hearings or markups.

TIPS Act

Steven Horsford (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill would require employers to pay tipped employees the full federal minimum wage rather than a lower subminimum wage, while ensuring all tips remain the property of the employees. It would also allow eligible workers to deduct cash tips from their taxable income if their adjusted gross income is below $112,500. This bill requires hotels and lodging operators to pay tipped workers like bellhops and concierges the full federal minimum wage instead of a lower tip credit wage, raising labor costs while letting qualifying employees deduct cash tips from taxable income.

Where it stands

The TIPS Act is in the committee stage, having been referred on February 13, 2025, to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Both committee chairs act as gatekeepers, controlling whether a hearing or markup is noticed for the provisions within their respective jurisdictions.

Tip Tax Termination Act

Don Bacon (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This measure would allow tipped workers in fields like hospitality and food service to exclude up to $20,000 in tips from their taxable income for five years. The exclusion applies to earnings received after 2024 and expires at the end of 2029. This bill lets hotel and lodging employees exclude up to $20,000 in annual tips from taxable income through 2029, while employers must adjust payroll withholding tables and procedures to reflect the exclusion.

Where it stands

HR 558 is referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means as of January 20, 2025 and remains in committee. No meetings are currently scheduled for the measure.

North Rim Restoration Act

Elijah Crane (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would let the Secretary of the Interior use emergency federal contracting flexibilities, including higher purchase thresholds and noncompetitive sole-source contracts, to hire firms for clearing, rebuilding, and improving Grand Canyon National Park areas damaged by the Dragon Bravo Fire, with the authority expiring in 7 years or when recovery is complete. It would allow awards without competition, including for lodging, food service, retail, and utility facilities on the North Rim, when the Secretary determines the park's current concessioner is uniquely positioned to do the work, and it would require reports to Congress on costs, contractors, conflicts of interest, and waste every 180 days. This bill lets the National Park Service award noncompetitive contracts for operating and rebuilding Grand Canyon North Rim facilities, directly affecting the current lodging concessioner, which gains continued operation and recovery work while other hospitality operators lose bidding chances.

Where it stands

The House passed HR5729 on March 16, 2026 by voice vote on a motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended, so the bill is no longer before the House and now pends in the Senate, which referred it to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on March 17, 2026. On September 30, 2026 that committee held a markup and ordered the bill reported favorably without amendment, which is the committee vote that reports the bill out to the full Senate.

National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act

Gregory F. Murphy (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would let the Interior Department extend an existing National Park System concession lease without putting it out for competitive bids, as long as the leaseholder has held it for at least 5 years, is following its terms, and the extension fits the park's purposes. A lease could get this no-bid treatment only once, and the Interior Secretary would have 90 days after enactment to update the rules to allow it. This bill lets hotels and lodging operators holding National Park leases of at least five years get their lease renewed once without competitive bidding, protecting incumbents and blocking outside firms from bidding for that extension.

Where it stands

The House passed H.R. 4931 on September 14, 2026 by voice vote under suspension of the rules, as amended, and the Senate received it on September 15, 2026. The bill is now pending in the Senate, which must pass identical text before anything can go to the President.

National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act

Thom Tillis (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would let the Interior Secretary extend existing National Park Service leases, for lessees in good standing for at least 5 years, without running the usual competitive bidding process, though the Secretary must first post a 60-day notice for competing expressions of interest, notify Congress before extending any lease more than 10 years, and conduct a mid-term compliance review that can end the extension and return the property to competitive bidding. It would also allow the Secretary to sign new leases of up to 99 years for redevelopment of park property when the expected redevelopment cost exceeds $100 million, with 60 days of advance notice to Congress for leases longer than 60 years. This bill lets hotel and lodging operators holding National Park System leases of at least five years in good standing get lease extensions without competitive bidding, protecting incumbents while blocking new competitors from bidding on those properties.

Where it stands

S2498 passed the Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent on September 30, 2026, following a markup and report by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and placement on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, and the Senate stage is now complete. The bill was held at the desk in the House on October 5, 2026 and is pending in that chamber.

American Franchise Act

Kevin Hern (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would amend federal labor law so a franchisor counts as a joint employer of a franchisee's workers only if it exercises substantial direct and immediate control over essential terms of employment like wages, benefits, hours, hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, and direction, adding this test to both the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. It spells out that typical franchise practices such as setting brand standards, offering training materials, or requiring minimum staffing levels do not count as control, and it would not apply to any legal proceeding already underway before the bill is enacted. This bill means hotel brands franchising properties would not be joint employers of the hotels' staff unless they directly control pay, hours, hiring, or firing, so franchise operators remain the sole employer liable for workers.

Where it stands

H.R. 5267, the American Franchise Act, was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on September 10, 2025, taken up at a markup on July 21, 2026 where the committee voted to order it reported, and its written report was filed on September 8, 2026, the same day it was placed on the Union Calendar as Calendar No. 702.

Respect for Essential Workers Act

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would prevent the deportation of temporary protected status holders who work in essential industries or areas with documented labor shortages. It would also allow these workers to apply for permanent residency 90 days after the law is signed. This bill protects hotel workers with temporary protected status from deportation and lets them apply for permanent residency, helping lodging operators keep experienced housekeeping and front desk staff who might otherwise be removed.

Where it stands

HR7899 was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on March 12, 2026, where the chair controls whether a markup is scheduled. No hearings or markups have occurred, and no meetings are currently listed in the calendar data.

USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act

Catherine Cortez Masto (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal directs the United States Trade Representative to advocate for a new travel and tourism working group during the next USMCA joint review. The measure requires this group to meet annually to coordinate policies that enhance North American tourism competitiveness and increase service exports. This bill directs the US Trade Representative to create an annual USMCA travel and tourism working group that must seek input from lodging businesses, giving hotels and resorts a channel to shape North American tourism policy.

Where it stands

S3787 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance on February 5, 2026, where it currently awaits action. The companion measure HR7454 is also pending in the House Committee on Ways and Means as of February 9, 2026.

American Franchise Act

Roger Marshall (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would write a new joint-employer standard into federal labor law, providing that a franchisor is a joint employer of a franchisee's workers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act only if it exercises substantial direct and immediate control over essential terms and conditions of employment, such as wages, hiring, firing, discipline, and scheduling. It would apply only to proceedings begun after enactment, so pending cases would proceed under existing standards. This bill limits when hotel brands like Marriott or Hilton count as joint employers of workers at franchised properties, so brand standards and training alone no longer create liability for wage and labor law violations.

Where it stands

S3525, the American Franchise Act, was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on December 17, 2025, and the full committee held a hearing on the bill on March 19, 2026. A hearing means testimony has been taken; no markup has been scheduled, and the bill has not been ordered reported.

Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2025

This is an omnibus proposal impacting several different industries, including Hotels & Lodging.

Gabe Vasquez (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would allow certain undocumented immigrants who have been employed for at least 100 days in designated essential industries to apply for a two-year conditional work status. Successful applicants who maintain continuous presence and meet annual employment requirements for two years could then become lawful permanent residents without facing standard immigration visa caps. This bill lets hotels retain undocumented hotel employees of at least 100 days by granting them two-year conditional work status and a path to permanent residence, giving lodging operators a legal, stable workforce.

Where it stands

HR 5098 was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 2, 2025, placing it in a blocked posture with no meetings scheduled. The committee chair controls whether a hearing or markup occurs.

Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act of 2025

Greg Casar (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal prohibits companies from using automated systems to set individualized prices or wages based on surveillance data, while requiring them to publish procedures for data accuracy and consumer challenges. It grants the Federal Trade Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission authority to enforce these rules and allows consumers and workers to sue for damages of at least $3,000 per violation.

Where it stands

HR 4640 was referred on July 23, 2025, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Education and Workforce, with no single primary committee designated. The bill remains in the referred stage with no scheduled meetings recorded, and each committee chair controls whether a markup occurs for provisions within their jurisdiction.

To ensure that certain short-term rentals are equipped with a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector, and for other purposes.

William R. Keating (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would require short-term rental hosts and platforms to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in properties rented for less than 30 days. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce this rule by treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts, with compliance mandated one year after the law is enacted. This bill requires hotels, resorts, and lodging operators who rent rooms or properties for less than 30 days, and platforms that facilitate those rentals, to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in every unit or face FTC penalties for unfair or deceptive practices.

Where it stands

HR 3918 is currently referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it awaits action from the committee chair.

Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025

Josh Hawley (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour starting on January 1 of the year following enactment. It would also adjust the minimum wage annually thereafter based on inflation to maintain its purchasing power.

Where it stands

S2013 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on June 10, 2025, where it remains stalled with no scheduled meetings.

Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025

Pete Sessions (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill establishes federal standards requiring employers, public entities, and public accommodations to ensure their websites and applications are accessible to individuals with disabilities, while authorizing $35.15 million annually for enforcement and small business grants. It creates civil liability for non-compliance and mandates that the Department of Justice and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issue specific accessibility regulations.

Where it stands

HR3417 is stalled following its May 14, 2025 referral to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the House Committee on the Judiciary. The bill currently awaits action from these committees, where the chairs control whether any hearings or markups are scheduled.

Equality Act

This is an omnibus proposal impacting several different industries, including Hotels & Lodging.

Mark Takano (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would amend federal civil rights laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and jury selection. It would also bar the use of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as a legal defense against these anti-discrimination claims. This bill would require hotels, resorts, and other lodging operators, as public accommodations, to serve LGBTQ guests without discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and would bar them from using religious freedom claims as a defense.

Where it stands

HR 15 was referred on April 29, 2025, to the Committee on the Judiciary and four additional committees, none of which are designated as primary. The measure remains in the referred stage with no scheduled meetings or committee action recorded.

Equality Act

This is an omnibus proposal impacting several different industries, including Hotels & Lodging.

Jeff Merkley (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would amend federal civil rights laws to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in areas including employment, housing, public accommodations, education, and credit. It also removes the ability to use the Religious Freedom Restoration Act as a defense against these nondiscrimination requirements. This bill requires hotels, motels, and other lodging operators to serve all guests without discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and bars them from raising religious objections as a defense, exposing noncompliant operators to lawsuits and penalties.

Where it stands

The Equality Act was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on April 29, 2025. The bill remains in committee with no scheduled hearings or markups recorded.

Stop Disaster Price Gouging Act

Laura Friedman (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill prohibits price increases greater than 10 percent on essential goods, lodging, and rentals for 30 days, and on repair services for 180 days, following a declared disaster. Violations are enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, with civil penalties deposited into a fund to assist affected communities. This bill bars hotel and lodging operators from raising room rates by more than 10 percent above pre-disaster levels for 30 days after a declared disaster, with FTC and state enforcement carrying civil penalties up to $25,000.

Where it stands

The Stop Disaster Price Gouging Act was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 27, 2025. The bill is currently in the committee stage with no scheduled hearings or markups.

Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act

This is an omnibus proposal impacting several different industries, including Hotels & Lodging.

Frank Pallone, Jr. (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would fund recycling, healthcare, and supply chain programs while imposing strict transparency and pricing rules on pharmacy benefit managers and online platforms. It would also mandate price disclosures for hotels and ticket sellers and require smart device manufacturers to disclose camera and microphone features. This bill requires hotels and short-term rental operators to clearly and prominently display the total price of rooms and covered services in any advertising or booking, making it unlawful to advertise lower prices that omit mandatory fees.

Where it stands

HR 1768 was referred on March 3, 2025, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and additionally to Ways and Means, the Budget, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce. The source does not designate a primary committee, so all five chairs act as gatekeepers over provisions within their respective jurisdictions.

Project Turnkey Act

Suzanne Bonamici (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This act establishes a Project Turnkey Program within the HOME Investment Partnerships Act to fund the conversion of vacant hotels, motels, and other buildings into affordable housing and shelters for homeless individuals. It authorizes $1 billion annually in appropriations through 2035 to eligible entities for activities such as property acquisition, rehabilitation, and rental assistance, while waiving certain existing matching and set-aside requirements to expedite these projects. This bill funds eligible entities to buy and convert vacant hotels and motels into affordable housing and shelters, giving owners of vacant lodging properties a federal buyer for sale or conversion deals through 2035.

Where it stands

HR 1042 is blocked in the House Committee on Financial Services, where it was referred on February 6, 2025. The committee chair controls whether a hearing or markup is scheduled, though leadership retains alternative paths to bring the measure to the floor.

Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2025

Amy Klobuchar (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill prohibits the use or distribution of pricing algorithms trained on nonpublic competitor data and creates a presumption of collusion for such algorithms used by multiple market participants. It requires businesses with annual revenues of at least $5 million to disclose algorithmic pricing to customers and workers, with violations subject to civil penalties.

Where it stands

The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on January 23, 2025, where it currently awaits committee action. No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the available data, and the prior version S3686 was not reported after a similar referral.

DRIVE Across America Act of 2026

Catherine Cortez Masto (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill authorizes $100 million annually to the National Park Service and $100 million annually to the Forest Service from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to establish an initiative for installing zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and expanding electric fleets on federal lands. It also requires the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to consider tourism needs in planning and reserves 10 percent of certain federal highway grants for projects supporting airports and travel-related charging infrastructure. This bill directs planning of incentives for concessionaires and shuttle providers on federal lands, so hotels and lodging operators running accommodations there could benefit as electric charging and zero-emission travel access improves for their guests.

Where it stands

S5222 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on August 3, 2026. The bill is currently pending in committee, with no scheduled meetings listed.

Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires employers of airport service workers at hub airports to pay wages and provide fringe benefits that meet or exceed prevailing standards or local minimums. Employers must certify compliance monthly and face civil penalties up to three times the standard amount for violations. This bill requires hotels on airport property to pay their food service, housekeeping, and hotel staff wages and benefits that meet prevailing or local standards, certify compliance monthly, and face triple penalties for violations.

Where it stands

HR9678 was referred on July 14, 2026 to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Education and Workforce, with no meetings currently scheduled. Both committee chairs control whether the bill proceeds to a hearing or markup, as the source does not establish one panel as primary.

Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

Edward J. Markey (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill requires employers of airport service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports to pay wages and provide fringe benefits that meet the higher of Service Contract Act standards or applicable state and local minimums. It also mandates monthly compliance certifications and establishes enforcement mechanisms, including civil penalties up to three times the standard amount for violations. This bill requires hotels located on airport property to pay their housekeeping, food, beverage, and hotel service workers wages and benefits meeting federal airport service-worker standards, plus monthly compliance certifications and penalties for violations.

Where it stands

S4982 is currently before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions following its referral on July 14, 2026. The bill remains in committee, where the chair controls the scheduling of hearings or markups, and no future meetings are currently scheduled in the calendar data.

Secure the Border Act of 2026

Chip Roy (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The Secure the Border Act of 2026 would be a sweeping border and immigration bill that would resume and complete the southwest border wall, expand surveillance and Border Patrol staffing, sharply tighten asylum rules by requiring claims to be made in transit countries, curb parole and visa overstays with fines, and mandate return of border arrivals when detention runs short. It would also force employers of all sizes to confirm every new hire's work authorization through a federal electronic system with higher fines and possible debarment, test new identity verification technologies, audit social security records for unauthorized workers, and void recent H-2A farmworker wage rules while delaying agriculture's coverage under the verification mandate. This bill bars federal funding to organizations providing lodging to inadmissible aliens, so hotels and shelter operators that house border arrivals through DHS-funded programs would lose that funding stream, while all lodging employers also face mandatory work verification for every new hire.

Where it stands

HR 9200 was referred on June 8, 2026 to five committees, the Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Foreign Affairs, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, and on July 7, 2026 it was referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. The bill sits at the earliest stage of committee consideration, and the subcommittee referral commits no panel to further action.

EV Charging Accessibility Act

Lauren Underwood (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would require the federal Access Board to finalize, within 18 months of enactment, its September 2024 proposed rule setting accessibility standards for electric vehicle charging stations, and the proposed rule would automatically take effect as final if the Board misses that deadline. It would then require the Transportation Department and the Attorney General to issue regulations adopting those accessibility guidelines within 180 days of the final rule's publication. This bill requires hotels, motels, and other lodging operators that have electric vehicle charging stations to comply with new federal accessibility standards set by the Access Board, making those chargers usable for guests with disabilities.

Where it stands

On May 13, 2026, HR 8778 was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and, in addition, to the Committee on the Judiciary, with the period for the additional consideration to be subsequently determined by the Speaker. No hearing, markup, or floor action appears in the record and no meetings are scheduled, so the bill sits at the earliest committee stage with both chairs as gatekeepers, though a House bypass route remains possible.

HILTON Act

Cory Mills (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would bar federal agencies from contracting with companies that refuse services to federal law enforcement officers because of their official duties or have policies allowing such refusals. It would also require treating all entities under common corporate control as a single company for enforcement purposes, while allowing waivers if no comparable alternative provider exists within a 50-mile radius. This bill bars federal agencies from contracting with hotels and lodging operators that refuse service to federal law enforcement officers or allow such refusals, treating parent and subsidiary companies as one entity for enforcement, with waivers only if no provider exists within 50 miles.

Where it stands

The bill is referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where the chair controls whether a hearing or markup occurs. This placement reflects the standard initial step after introduction, with no scheduled meetings currently listed.

Defeat Sharia Law in America Act

John Cornyn (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would classify any public accommodation that implements Sharia law as discriminating on the basis of religion under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It expands the definition of prohibited discrimination to include businesses that use Islamic legal principles to provide goods, services, or accommodations. This bill treats hotels and other lodging establishments that implement Sharia law in providing accommodations as religious discriminators under the Civil Rights Act, exposing them to federal discrimination liability and forcing changes to any such operations.

Where it stands

S3887 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on February 12, 2026, where it remains stalled with no scheduled meetings.

North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act of 2026

Ruben Gallego (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would let the National Park Service and Forest Service use emergency contracting shortcuts, including higher purchase thresholds and noncompetitive deals with existing park and forest concessioners, to hire contractors for rebuilding and restoring parts of Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest burned by the 2025 Dragon Bravo and White Sage wildfires. It would require the agencies to prioritize Tribal and local businesses for reconstruction work, submit spending and contractor reports to Congress every 180 days, allow a 1-year extension with congressional approval if a new wildfire affects the recovery, and end the authority at the earlier of 5 years after enactment or when recovery is declared complete. This bill lets federal agencies sign noncompetitive contracts with existing National Park Service and Forest Service concessioners, giving hotels and lodging operators holding those concession contracts direct access to wildfire recovery work near the Grand Canyon without competitive bidding.

Where it stands

S3785 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 5, 2026. Its Subcommittee on National Parks held a hearing on July 21, 2026, and the full committee held markups on July 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026, but the record does not show the bill was ordered reported, so it remains before the committee.

Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act

Jared Huffman (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill designates new wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers in Northern California while establishing a restoration area and a partnership to remediate land damaged by illegal marijuana cultivation. It also authorizes studies for new recreational trails and visitor centers, and grants specific rights-of-way protections for Pacific Gas and Electric Company utility facilities within the newly protected lands. This bill lets the Secretary contract with private or nonprofit operators to build, run, and maintain visitor accommodations near newly protected lands and Redwood parks, opening lodging development opportunities for hotels and lodging businesses.

Where it stands

HR6913 was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources on December 19, 2025, with no hearings or markups scheduled in available calendar data. The bill remains at the committee stage where the chair controls whether any action occurs.

PUBLIC Lands Act

Alex Padilla (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would designate large amounts of federal land in California for protection and recreation, creating new wilderness areas, wild and scenic river segments, scenic and special management areas, and a restoration area to address illegal activity on public land. It would also set management rules for these lands covering things like fire, grazing, and recreation, and authorize studies, trail designations, and visitor centers to expand public access. This bill benefits hotels and lodging operators by directing a feasibility study for overnight accommodations near Redwood National and State Parks and allowing the Secretary to contract with private operators to develop, run, and maintain those accommodations.

Where it stands

S3526 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 17, 2025; its Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining held a hearing on February 12, 2026, and the full committee has since taken the bill up in markups on June 10, 2026, July 16, 2026, and most recently September 30, 2026. The record shows repeated committee consideration, but no order to report the bill is recorded at those markups.

Housing BOOM Act

Adam B. Schiff (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would authorize approximately $19 billion in federal spending over five years to expand housing supply, combat homelessness, and provide tenant support through new grant programs and increased funding for existing agencies. It establishes new federal offices for eviction prevention and behavioral health services while raising the state housing tax credit ceiling and imposing prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements on funded construction projects. This bill gives hotel and motel owners a voluntary option to sell or convert their properties into housing, using federal grant money that can only be spent on converting hotels, motels, and vacant residential buildings.

Where it stands

The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance on December 11, 2025. It is currently awaiting committee action, with no upcoming meetings scheduled.

PRIME Act

Angus S. King, Jr. · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would exempt the slaughter and preparation of meat at custom facilities from federal inspection requirements if the operations follow state laws and the products are sold only to consumers or local businesses within that same state. It explicitly preserves state authority to regulate these activities and prevents federal law from overriding state rules on meat slaughter and sales. This bill lets hotels and boarding houses buy meat from state-inspected custom slaughterhouses within their state, expanding local meat sourcing options without federal inspection requirements.

Where it stands

S2409 is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry as of July 23, 2025. The bill remains in the committee stage with no scheduled meetings, awaiting action by the chair.

Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025

Elizabeth Warren (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would make it illegal for any seller, at any point in a supply chain, to charge a grossly excessive price, with an affirmative defense for companies whose parent earned under $100 million in US revenue the prior year and whose price increases came from outside costs, and during an exceptional market shock such as a disaster, emergency, or public health crisis, sellers with unfair leverage, including companies with $1 billion or more in US revenue, would be presumed to violate the ban if they charge prices above their pre-shock 120-day averages or their competitors' prices. Violators would face civil penalties of up to 5 percent of their parent company's annual revenue, the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general could sue in federal court for injunctions, penalties, and refunds, SEC-registered companies would have to disclose price changes, margins, costs, and pricing strategies in filings for the quarter after any quarter with an exceptional market shock, and the FTC would receive $1 billion in funding available through September 30, 2033. This bill makes it illegal for hotels and lodging operators, especially those with over $1 billion in US revenue, to raise room rates sharply during emergencies, with penalties up to 5 percent of parent revenue and new SEC disclosure duties.

Where it stands

The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 17, 2025. It now sits at the chamber's most common choke point, where the committee chair decides whether anything happens and committees are under no obligation to act on a referred bill.

Reducing Waste in National Parks Act

Jeff Merkley (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill requires the National Park Service to create a program to reduce and potentially eliminate the sale of disposable plastic products, such as water bottles and food containers, across park units. Regional directors must implement these restrictions to the greatest extent feasible after evaluating factors like operational costs, visitor safety, and contractual impacts on concessioners. This bill requires lodging concessioners operating hotels and other services in national parks to stop selling and distributing disposable plastic products like water bottles, forcing changes to their in-room and retail offerings.

Where it stands

S1926 is pending in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, which held a subcommittee hearing on December 9, 2025. No markup or further action is scheduled in the current calendar data.

NO TIME TO Waste Act

Chellie Pingree (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill establishes a new Office of Food Loss and Waste within the Department of Agriculture and authorizes $8.5 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to fund research, grants, and a national education campaign. It also mandates that federal food contractors report on their waste reduction efforts and creates block grants to help states build infrastructure for recovering surplus food. This bill lets hotel and lodging operators join federally funded food waste reduction partnerships as eligible private entities in the hospitality sector, qualifying them for grant-backed programs that recover surplus food.

Where it stands

HR 2883 is in committee following its April 10, 2025, referral to the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. This multiple referral requires action by each chair to advance the measure.

VISIT USA Act

Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill requires the Treasury Secretary to transfer $160,000,000 from the Travel Promotion Fund to Brand USA within 30 days of the act's enactment. The transfer is exempt from the standard annual cap on funding provided to the corporation. This bill sends $160 million to Brand USA for international tourism marketing, indirectly helping hotels and lodging operators by funding campaigns that attract more foreign visitors to fill rooms.

Where it stands

The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on November 19, 2025, and currently sits in committee with no scheduled hearings or markups. This stage means the committee chair controls whether the measure advances to a hearing or markup, or if it remains dormant.

Great American Outdoors Act 250

Bruce Westerman (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would extend the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund for deposits covering fiscal years 2027 through 2031, spend that money on deferred maintenance projects at national parks, wildlife refuges, national forests, and Bureau of Land Management land under set percentage allocations, and speed up environmental reviews and contract awards for those projects. It would also create a new surcharge on foreign tourists entering units of the National Park System that charge entrance fees, with the proceeds going into the fund, and would let the Interior Department license its trademarks for a fee and raise the federal micro-purchase contracting threshold from $10,000 to $25,000. This bill adds a surcharge on foreign tourists at national parks, which could cut park visitation and reduce bookings for hotels, resorts, and lodging operators in gateway communities, while park funding renewal and maintenance projects offer possible indirect upside.

Where it stands

On June 24, 2026, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a markup and ordered H.R. 9250 to be reported in the nature of a substitute by voice vote, after a full-committee hearing on June 12, 2026; no written report has been filed and no calendar placement appears on the record. Under the multiple referral, the bill also remains before the Committee on Agriculture, which has taken no listed action on the provisions within its jurisdiction.

Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026

Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would add India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mongolia to the list of countries whose nationals may enter Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands without a visa for tourism, subject to suspension of a country's participation if the Homeland Security Secretary finds specific problems such as an unacceptable rate of unlawful presence, unlawful entry into other parts of the United States, or a high number of asylum applications. It would also make it harder to suspend a country from that visa waiver program by requiring written findings, consultation with federal and local officials, consideration of alternatives like bonding or stay limits, an economic impact assessment, and 60 days notice to Congress, with only a narrow emergency exception for imminent national security or public safety threats under which any suspension expires after 60 days unless the full requirements are completed. This bill expands the visa waiver program for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands to include India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia and limits DHS authority to suspend such admissions, bringing more overnight visitors to hotels and lodging operators there.

Where it stands

HR10341, the Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026, was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 10, 2026 and sits at the earliest committee stage, with no hearing or markup yet noticed. Within committee, the Judiciary chair decides whether a hearing or markup is ever noticed, though committee action is the ordinary route rather than an absolute prerequisite, since leadership, suspension, a special rule, or discharge could provide another path.

No Federal Taxpayer-Funded Housing for Illegal Aliens Act of 2026

Tim Burchett (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would bar the use of any Federal funds to provide housing assistance, including rental help, vouchers, hotel or motel stays, emergency shelter, and housing counseling or case management, to aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States, with exceptions only for immigration and criminal law enforcement. Agency heads would have to require fund recipients to certify compliance and would monitor it, and could impose civil penalties or periods of ineligibility for violations. This bill bars federal funds from paying for hotel or motel stays for undocumented immigrants, cutting off emergency-housing revenue for hotels and motels that receive such payments.

Where it stands

HR10225 was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services on September 2, 2026 and sits at the start of the committee stage; no hearings or markups are scheduled in our calendar data, and the Financial Services chair decides whether a hearing or markup is ever noticed, though leadership could still provide another path.

USMCA Travel and Tourism Resiliency Act

Dina Titus (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This act directs the United States Trade Representative to advocate for the establishment of a joint working group on travel and tourism during the next review of the USMCA. It mandates that this group seek industry advice and meet at least annually to discuss policies that enhance North American travel competitiveness. This bill directs US trade negotiators to create a USMCA working group on travel and tourism, giving hotels and lodging operators a channel to advise on policies meant to boost visitor numbers and travel service exports across North America.

Where it stands

HR7454 was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on February 9, 2026, where the chair controls scheduling for a hearing or markup. The companion Senate bill S3787 was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance on February 5, 2026.

Brand USA Restoration Act

Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This proposal would appropriate $80,000,000 from the Treasury for fiscal year 2026 to restore funds to the Travel Promotion Fund. The money is intended to offset reductions previously made to that fund by another law. This bill puts $80,000,000 into the Travel Promotion Fund for fiscal year 2026, letting Brand USA market the US abroad, which could bring more foreign guests to hotels, resorts, and lodging operators.

Where it stands

HR6202 was referred to the House Committee on Appropriations on November 20, 2025. The committee chair controls whether a hearing or markup is scheduled, with the bill remaining in committee until action is taken.

VISIT USA Act

Dan Sullivan (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This act directs the Treasury Secretary to transfer $160,000,000 from the Travel Promotion Fund to Brand USA within 30 days of the law's enactment. The transfer is exempt from the standard annual limit on fund distributions but remains subject to existing matching requirements and carryforward rules. This bill gives Brand USA $160 million to market the United States to international travelers, which would bring more foreign guests booking nights at hotels, resorts, and other lodging businesses nationwide.

Where it stands

S3220 was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on November 19, 2025. The companion measure, HR6128, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on the same date.

Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act of 2025

Stacey E. Plaskett (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

This bill would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to waive visa requirements for nonimmigrant visitors from eligible countries who wish to enter and stay in the U.S. Virgin Islands for up to 45 days. The Secretary must issue regulations within one year that initially include nationals from Caribbean Community member countries, provided they do not pose a security threat or increase fraud. This bill lets hotels and resorts in the U.S. Virgin Islands book more rooms by waiving visa requirements so Caribbean visitors can enter for up to 45 days for business or pleasure without a visa.

Where it stands

HR 362 is referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary as of January 13, 2025. The committee chair controls whether a hearing or markup occurs, which is the primary procedural gate for this measure.

Building and Maintaining Homeless Shelters Act

Tina Smith (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would create a new competitive grant program run by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, authorizing $500 million a year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, to help states, local governments, tribal entities, public housing agencies, and nonprofits build, rehabilitate, and acquire homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing, including conversions of hotels and commercial buildings. At least 40 percent of the money would go to rural areas, at least 5 percent to tribal entities, awards would be split evenly between shelters and permanent supportive housing, and all funded construction would have to use domestically made materials and pay workers the prevailing wage. This bill gives hotel and motel owners a potential buyer for their properties, since grant funds can pay governments and nonprofits to purchase and convert hotels and motels into non-congregate homeless shelters.

Where it stands

The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on September 24, 2026. It sits at the committee stage, with no hearing or markup scheduled.

Eviction Crisis Act of 2026

Michael F. Bennet (Democrat) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would direct HUD to build a national database of court-ordered, administrative, and illegal evictions, fed by annual data submissions from state attorneys general and courts, with detailed records on each case and the landlords and tenants involved. It would also create new grant programs, including up to $3 billion per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for emergency rental assistance to very low-income households, plus grants for eviction diversion courts and for collecting data on illegal evictions, and it would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act so tenant screening agencies must give rental applicants a copy of their report and omit eviction judgments decided in the tenant's favor. This bill lets very low-income households facing eviction use emergency rental assistance to pay for hotel or motel stays, so lodging operators would receive federal funds to cover rooms and owed rent, while landlords generally face new national eviction reporting.

Where it stands

S5535, the Eviction Crisis Act of 2026, was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on September 24, 2026. It now sits at the committee stage, with no hearing or markup yet on record.

Somaliland Travel and Investment Act

Christopher H. Smith (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would direct the Secretary of State, to make it easier for United States citizens and businesses to travel to and invest in Somaliland, to consider establishing a representative office in Hargeisa, Somaliland and to consider issuing separate travel advisory warnings for Somaliland apart from those for Somalia. This bill would ease Somaliland travel for United States citizens and businesses, indirectly increasing bookings for hotels and lodging operators serving travelers to the region.

Where it stands

HR 10461, the Somaliland Travel and Investment Act, was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on September 16, 2026 and sits at the start of the committee stage. No hearing or markup has been noticed, and the committee chair alone decides whether either ever happens.

American Citizenship Integrity Act

Nancy Mace (Republican) · Sponsor of record · Official record ↗

What it does

The bill would make it a federal crime, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, to knowingly recruit, transport, harbor, or facilitate the entry of a foreign national who is not a lawful permanent resident into the United States with the intent of getting citizenship for that person's US-born child, with penalties up to 30 years plus criminal and civil forfeiture for schemes involving three or more such aliens as part of a scheme of three or more people. It would also make any alien deemed to be seeking or to have sought admission for that purpose inadmissible as a birth tourist, allow revocation of naturalization for citizens convicted of or admitting such offenses, and create a Justice Department and Homeland Security interagency task force plus a designated federal prosecutor in each judicial district to coordinate investigations, prosecutions, and denaturalization. This bill criminalizes harboring covered aliens for citizenship purposes, exposing hotels and lodging operators to liability if their rooms are used for birth-tourism operations.

Where it stands

HR10447 was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on September 16, 2026 and now sits in committee at the first stage of the ordinary House route. No meetings or further action are currently scheduled in the calendar data.