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Expand all‑in pricing and crack down on junk fees

Expand all‑in pricing and crack down on junk fees

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Checkout surprises are fueling a push for clear prices

Junk fees are add-on charges that show up late in the buying process, after a low headline price grabs your attention. This cause pushes for all-in, upfront pricing and rules that limit or stop deceptive extra charges. Winning means people can compare prices easily and pay what they expected at checkout.

Why this matters now

Hidden fees waste time and money. A ticket, hotel, or bill can look affordable at first, then jump at the last step.

Clear, all-in prices also help honest businesses. When some companies hide part of the price in “fees,” they can undercut competitors that show the real total up front.

What's blocking progress

Some industries make large profits from fee revenue and are preparing to lobby, sue, or delay new rules. The biggest risk is that strong rules get narrowed, stalled in court, or enforced unevenly across industries.

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Lobbying

Regulatory Action & Defense

Full speed ahead on FTC, CFPB, DOT, FCC rulemakings, and prepare to defend them in court.

918 VOTES42% SHARE OF POOL
918 VOTES42% SHARE OF POOL
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Legislation (Targeted or Omnibus)

Push Congress to pass discrete laws banning the worst fees and mandating all-in pricing, if possible.

612 VOTES28% SHARE OF POOL
612 VOTES28% SHARE OF POOL
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Education

Public Pressure & Consumer Education

Keep consumers engaged and informed to maintain momentum and compliance.

393 VOTES18% SHARE OF POOL
393 VOTES18% SHARE OF POOL
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Lobbying

State-Level Action as a Backstop

Encourage states to forge ahead with their own junk fee bans where federal action lags.

262 VOTES12% SHARE OF POOL
262 VOTES12% SHARE OF POOL
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