Gus M. Bilirakis
Representative for Florida · Republican · United States
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding. I rise today in strong support of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation that will save lives by ensuring continued access to stem cell, bone marrow, and cord blood transplants for patients across our Nation.”
“I am grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for working together to advance this important piece of legislation. Mr. Speaker, Representative Smith of New Jersey has done an outstanding job over the years. He has done a great job leading this particular bill. He works on bills, Mr.”
“For far too long, medically retired servicemembers wounded in combat have been forced to forfeit a portion of the retirement pay they earned simply because they also receive VA disability compensation, and that is wrong. That is the so-called wounded veteran tax, and it is fundamentally unjust.”
“Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his leadership and thank him for this great package that will support our veterans. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. First and foremost, this legislation delivers long-overdue justice by including key provisions of my Major Richard Star Act.”
“I appreciate it so very much, and I thank the chairman for his leadership. It enhances mental health services, expands care in rural communities, improves transition assistance for servicemembers entering civilian life, and modernizes VA facilities to better serve future generations. The SPEAKER pro tempore.”
“Most importantly, this bill honors the legacy of Major Richard Star, who fought tirelessly to correct this injustice before his passing. His determination has brought us to this moment, and today, we have the opportunity to continue that fight on behalf of thousands of deserving veterans.”
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“223), as so redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by inserting ``Definitions.--'' before ``For purposes of this section''. SEC. 3. NOTICE AND REMOVAL OF NONCONSENSUAL INTIMATE VISUAL DEPICTIONS. (a) In General.-- (1) Notice and removal process.-- (A) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, a covered platform shall establish a process whereby an identifiable individual (or an authorized person acting on behalf of such individual) may-- (i) notify the covered platform of an intimate visual depiction published on the covered platform that-- (I) includes a depiction of the identifiable individual; and (II) was published without the consent of the identifiable individual; and (ii) submit a request for the covered platform to remove such intimate visual depiction.”
“853), with the exception of subsections (a) and (d), shall apply to the criminal forfeiture of property under subparagraph (A). ``(8) Restitution.--The court shall order restitution for an offense under paragraph (2) or (3) in the same manner as under section 2264 of title 18, United States Code. ``(9) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the application of any other relevant law, including section 2252 of title 18, United States Code.''. (b) Defenses.--Section 223(e)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 223(e)(1)) is amended by striking ``or (d)'' and inserting ``, (d), or (h)''. (c) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Subsection (i) of section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.”
“``(7) Forfeiture.-- ``(A) In general.--The court, in imposing a sentence on any person convicted of a violation of paragraph (2) or (3), shall order, in addition to any other sentence imposed and irrespective of any provision of State law, that the person forfeit to the United States-- ``(i) any material distributed in violation of that paragraph; ``(ii) the person's interest in property, real or personal, constituting or derived from any gross proceeds of the violation, or any property traceable to such property, obtained or retained directly or indirectly as a result of the violation; and ``(iii) any personal property of the person used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit or to facilitate the commission of the violation. ``(B) Procedures.--Section 413 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.”
“``(ii) Threats involving minors.--Any person who intentionally threatens to commit an offense under paragraph (3)(B) for the purpose of intimidation, coercion, extortion, or to create mental distress shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 30 months, or both.”
“``(6) Threats.-- ``(A) Threats involving authentic intimate visual depictions.--Any person who intentionally threatens to commit an offense under paragraph (2) for the purpose of intimidation, coercion, extortion, or to create mental distress shall be punished as provided in paragraph (4). ``(B) Threats involving digital forgeries.-- ``(i) Threats involving adults.--Any person who intentionally threatens to commit [[Page H1645]] an offense under paragraph (3)(A) for the purpose of intimidation, coercion, extortion, or to create mental distress shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 18 months, or both.”
“``(5) Rules of construction.--For purposes of paragraphs (2) and (3)-- ``(A) the fact that the identifiable individual provided consent for the creation of the intimate visual depiction shall not establish that the individual provided consent for the publication of the intimate visual depiction; and ``(B) the fact that the identifiable individual disclosed the intimate visual depiction to another individual shall not establish that the identifiable individual provided consent for the publication of the intimate visual depiction by the person alleged to have violated paragraph (2) or (3), respectively.”
“``(4) Penalties.-- ``(A) Offenses involving adults.--Any person who violates paragraph (2)(A) or (3)(A) shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both. ``(B) Offenses involving minors.--Any person who violates paragraph (2)(B) or (3)(B) shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, imprisoned not more than 3 years, or both.”
“``(C) Exceptions.--Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to-- ``(i) a lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of-- ``(I) a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State; or ``(II) an intelligence agency of the United States; ``(ii) a disclosure made reasonably and in good faith-- ``(I) to a law enforcement officer or agency; ``(II) as part of a document production or filing associated with a legal proceeding; ``(III) as part of medical education, diagnosis, or treatment or for a legitimate medical, scientific, or education purpose; ``(IV) in the reporting of unlawful content or unsolicited or unwelcome conduct or in pursuance of a legal, professional, or other lawful obligation; or ``(V) to seek support or help with respect to the receipt of an unsolicited intimate visual depiction; ``(iii) a disclosure reasonably intended to assist the identifiable individual; ``(iv) a person who possesses or publishes a digital forgery of himself or herself engaged in nudity or sexually explicit conduct (as that term is defined in section 2256(2)(A) of title 18, United States Code); or ``(v) the publication of an intimate visual depiction that constitutes-- ``(I) child pornography (as that term is defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code); or ``(II) a visual depiction described in subsection (a) or (b) of section 1466A of title 18, United States Code (relating to obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children).”
“``(B) Involving minors.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), it shall be unlawful for any person, in interstate or foreign commerce, to use an interactive computer service to knowingly publish a digital forgery of an identifiable individual who is a minor with intent to-- ``(i) abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the minor; or ``(ii) arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.”
“``(3) Offense involving digital forgeries.-- ``(A) Involving adults.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), it shall be unlawful for any person, in interstate or foreign commerce, to use an interactive computer service to knowingly publish a digital forgery of an identifiable individual who is not a minor if-- ``(i) the digital forgery was published without the consent of the identifiable individual; ``(ii) what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed by the identifiable individual in a public or commercial setting; ``(iii) what is depicted is not a matter of public concern; and ``(iv) publication of the digital forgery-- ``(I) is intended to cause harm; or ``(II) causes harm, including psychological, financial, or reputational harm, to the identifiable individual.”
“``(C) Exceptions.--Subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall not apply to-- ``(i) a lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of-- ``(I) a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State; or ``(II) an intelligence agency of the United States; ``(ii) a disclosure made reasonably and in good faith-- ``(I) to a law enforcement officer or agency; ``(II) as part of a document production or filing associated with a legal proceeding; ``(III) as part of medical education, diagnosis, or treatment or for a legitimate medical, scientific, or education purpose; ``(IV) in the reporting of unlawful content or unsolicited or unwelcome conduct or in pursuance of a legal, professional, or other lawful obligation; or ``(V) to seek support or help with respect to the receipt of an unsolicited intimate visual depiction; ``(iii) a disclosure reasonably intended to assist the identifiable individual; ``(iv) a person who possesses or publishes an intimate visual depiction of himself or herself engaged in nudity or sexually explicit conduct (as that term is defined in section 2256(2)(A) of title 18, United States Code); or ``(v) the publication of an intimate visual depiction that constitutes-- ``(I) child pornography (as that term is defined in section 2256 of title 18, United States Code); or ``(II) a visual depiction described in subsection (a) or (b) of section 1466A of title 18, United States Code (relating to obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of children).”
“``(B) Involving minors.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), it shall be unlawful for any person, in interstate or foreign commerce, to use an interactive computer service to knowingly publish an intimate visual depiction of an identifiable individual who is a minor with intent to-- ``(i) abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the minor; or ``(ii) arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person.”
“``(2) Offense involving authentic intimate visual depictions.-- ``(A) Involving adults.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), it shall be unlawful for any person, in interstate or foreign commerce, to use an interactive computer service to knowingly publish an intimate visual depiction of an identifiable individual who is not a minor if-- ``(i) the intimate visual depiction was obtained or created under circumstances in which the person knew or reasonably should have known the identifiable individual had a reasonable expectation of privacy; ``(ii) what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed by the identifiable individual in a public or commercial setting; ``(iii) what is depicted is not a matter of public concern; and ``(iv) publication of the intimate visual depiction-- ``(I) is intended to cause harm; or ``(II) causes harm, including psychological, financial, or reputational harm, to the identifiable individual.”
“``(D) Interactive computer service.--The term `interactive computer service' has the meaning given the term in section 230. ``(E) Intimate visual depiction.--The term `intimate visual depiction' has the meaning given such term in section 1309 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (15 U.S.C. 6851). ``(F) Minor.--The term `minor' means any individual under the age of 18 years.”
“``(B) Digital forgery.--The term `digital forgery' means any intimate visual depiction of an identifiable individual created through the use of software, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or any other computer-generated or technological means, including by adapting, modifying, manipulating, or altering an authentic visual depiction, that, when viewed as a whole by a reasonable person, is indistinguishable from an authentic visual depiction of the individual. ``(C) Identifiable individual.--The term `identifiable individual' means an individual-- ``(i) who appears in whole or in part in an intimate visual depiction; and ``(ii) whose face, likeness, or other distinguishing characteristic (including a unique birthmark or other recognizable feature) is displayed in connection with such intimate visual depiction.”
“223) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Intentional Disclosure of Nonconsensual Intimate Visual Depictions.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Consent.--The term `consent' means an affirmative, conscious, and voluntary authorization made by an individual free from force, fraud, duress, misrepresentation, or coercion.”
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. 146) to require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: S. 146 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act'' or the ``TAKE IT DOWN Act''. SEC. 2. CRIMINAL PROHIBITION ON INTENTIONAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCONSENSUAL INTIMATE VISUAL DEPICTIONS. (a) In General.--Section 223 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.”
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. [[Page H1644]] ____________________”
“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this particular bill. Again, I commend Representatives Trahan and Carey. I yield back the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1442, the Youth Poisoning Protection Act, led by Representative Trahan. Since 2017, the United States has experienced a troubling increase in self-poisoning cases involving sodium nitrite, many of which stem from easy online access to high-concentration products. This bill aims to confront that threat by implementing a narrowly focused prohibition on the sale of consumer products containing sodium nitrite at concentrations above 10 percent. I thank Representative Trahan for her strong bipartisan leadership on this piece of legislation. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of H.R. 1442, and I reserve the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material in the Record on this particular bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection.”
“Bilirakis) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. General Leave”
“453(e)and (f))), meat and meat food products (as such terms are defined in section 1(j) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601(j))), and eggs and egg products (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Egg Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 1033)). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Consumer product.--The term ``consumer product'' has the meaning given that term under section 3(a)(5) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5)). (2) High concentration of sodium nitrite.--The term ``high concentration of sodium nitrite'' means a concentration of 10 or more percent by weight of sodium nitrite. (d) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Taylor). Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Florida (Mr.”
“(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to-- (1) prohibit any commercial or industrial purpose in which high concentration sodium nitrite is not customarily produced or distributed for sale to, or use or consumption by, or enjoyment of, a consumer; and (2) apply to high concentration sodium nitrite that meets the definition of a drug, device, or cosmetic (as such terms are defined in subsections (g), (h), and (i) of section 201 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(g), (h), and (i))), or food (as defined in section 201(f) of such Act (21 U.S.C. 321(f))), including poultry and poultry products (as such terms are defined in subsections (e) and (f) of section 4 of the Poultry [[Page H1643]] Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C.”
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1442) a bill to ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrate to individuals, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 1442 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the ``Youth Poisoning Protection Act''. SEC. 2. BANNING OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING A HIGH CONCENTRATION OF SODIUM NITRITE. (a) In General.--Any consumer product containing a high concentration of sodium nitrite shall be considered to be a banned hazardous product under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2057).”
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. ____________________”
“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I encourage a ``yes'' vote in the memory of Bill Pascrell who did such a wonderful job on this particular issue. I am glad we are getting it across the finish line. Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote on this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1402. The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.”
“They are just wonderful artists that do so much for our country, particularly our military and our veterans. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the remarks of the gentlewoman from Illinois. I just want to say it has been great working with Representative Schakowsky on a number of bills over the years. She has really been very cooperative, and we are doing good things for the American consumer. I will also say that this is a very profamily bill. We have got to get our kids out to some of these ball games and some of these concerts together as a family, but it is very difficult to budget when you don't know exactly what the price is going to be ultimately. I want to commend some of the artists such as Kid Rock. He will buy the tickets and give them to people that deserve those tickets that otherwise would not be able to afford them. My good friend Tony Orlando, as well, does this.”
“This bill further prohibits the sale of tickets the seller doesn't yet have, a practice known as speculative selling. Eliminating this tactic helps level the playing field so more fans have a fair shot at attending events. They deserve that. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of this very good bill, H.R. 1402. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 1402, the Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act, or the TICKET Act. I am proud to lead this bill alongside the ranking member, my good friend, Ms. Schakowsky. This legislation is about empowering consumers and ensuring fans can enjoy live events by improving ticket price transparency. H.R. 1402 requires all platforms selling event tickets to show the complete price, with all required fees, right from the start. People budget, Mr. Speaker, for these games, concerts, or what have you. They need to know up front what the price is going to be. It also guarantees customers can get their money back if an event is canceled or rescheduled. It also cracks down on misleading ticket sites. It is a great bill.”
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on this bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection.”
“(11) Total event ticket price.--The term ``total event ticket price'' means, with respect to an event ticket, the total cost of the event ticket, including the base event ticket price and any event ticket fee. (12) URL.--The term ``URL'' means the uniform resource locator associated with an internet website. (13) Venue.--The term ``venue'' means a physical space at which an event takes place. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis) and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Florida. General Leave”
“(8) Resale; secondary sale.--The terms ``resale'' and ``secondary sale'' mean any sale of an event ticket that occurs after the initial sale of the event ticket by a ticket issuer. (9) Secondary market ticket exchange.--The term ``secondary market ticket exchange'' means any person that in the regular course of trade or business of that person operates a platform or exchange for advertising, listing, or selling resale tickets, on behalf of itself, vendors, or a secondary market ticket issuer. (10) Secondary market ticket issuer.--The term ``secondary market ticket issuer'' means any person, including a ticket issuer, that resells or makes a secondary sale of an event ticket to the general public in the regular course of the trade or business of the person.”
“(6) Event ticket fee.--The term ``event ticket fee''-- (A) means a charge for an event ticket that must be paid in addition to the base event ticket price in order to obtain an event ticket from a ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange, including any service fee, charge and order processing fee, delivery fee, facility charge fee, tax, and any other charge; and (B) does not include any charge or fee for an optional product or service associated with the event that may be selected by a purchaser of an event ticket. (7) Optional product or service.--The term ``optional product or service'' means a product or service that an individual does not need to purchase to use or take possession of an event ticket.”
“(4) Event.--The term ``event'' means any live concert, theatrical performance, sporting event, show, or similarly scheduled live activity, that is-- (A) taking place in a venue with a seating or attendance capacity exceeding 200 persons; (B) open to the general public; and (C) promoted, advertised, or marketed in interstate commerce, or for which event tickets are generally sold or distributed in interstate commerce. (5) Event ticket; ticket issuer.--The terms ``event ticket'' and ``ticket issuer'' have the meaning given those terms in the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-274).”
“In this Act: (1) Artist.--The term ``artist'' means any performer, musician, comedian, producer, ensemble or production entity of a theatrical production, sports team owner, or similar person. (2) Base event ticket price.--The term ``base event ticket price'' means, with respect to an event ticket, the price of the event ticket excluding the cost of any event ticket fees. (3) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission.”
“(b) Powers of Commission.-- (1) In general.--The Commission shall enforce this Act in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. (2) Privileges and immunities.--Any person who violates this Act shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.). (3) Authority preserved.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. SEC. 8. DEFINITIONS.”
“REPORT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ON BOTS ACT OF 2016 ENFORCEMENT. Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on enforcement of the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-274; 15 U.S.C. 45c), including any enforcement action taken, challenges with enforcement and coordination with State Attorneys General, and recommendations on how to improve enforcement and industry compliance. SEC. 7. ENFORCEMENT. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Act or Practice.--A violation of this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)).”
“(b) Disclosure of Guarantee and Refund Policy Required.-- Beginning 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange shall disclose clearly and conspicuously to a purchaser before the completion of an event ticket sale the guarantee or refund policy of such ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange, including under what circumstances any refund issued will include a refund of any event ticket fee. (c) Disclosure of How To Obtain a Refund Required.-- Beginning 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange shall provide a clear and conspicuous explanation of how to obtain a refund of the total event ticket price. SEC. 6.”
“SEC. 5. REFUND REQUIREMENTS. (a) Cancellation.--Beginning 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, if an event is canceled or postponed (except for a case in which an event is canceled or postponed due to a cause beyond the reasonable control of the issuer, including a natural disaster, civil disturbance, or otherwise unforeseeable impediment), a ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange shall provide the purchaser of an event ticket from the issuer or exchange for the canceled or postponed event, at a minimum-- (1) if the event is cancelled, a full refund for the total event ticket price; (2) subject to availability, if the event is postponed for not more than 6 months and the original event ticket is no longer valid for entry to the rescheduled event, a replacement event ticket for the rescheduled event in the same or a comparable location once the event has been rescheduled; or (3) if the event is postponed for more than 6 months, at the option of the purchaser-- (A) a full refund for the total event ticket price; or (B) if the original event ticket is no longer valid for entry to the rescheduled event, a replacement event ticket for the rescheduled event in the same or a comparable location once the event has been rescheduled.”
“A ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange-- (1) if offering an event ticket for resale, shall provide a clear and conspicuous statement, before a consumer purchases the event ticket from the ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange, that the issuer or exchange is engaged in the secondary sale of event tickets; [[Page H1641]] (2) shall not state that the ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange is affiliated with or endorsed by a venue, team, or artist, as applicable, including by using words like ``official'' in promotional materials, social media promotions, or paid advertising, unless a partnership agreement has been executed or the issuer or exchange has the express written consent of the venue, team, or artist, as applicable; and (3) shall not include the name of the venue, including any misspelling of any such name, in a domain name, or any subdomain thereof, in the URL of the secondary market ticket issuer or secondary market ticket exchange unless authorized by the owner of the venue.”
“(2) Maintains a clear, distinct, and easily discernible separation between the service and event tickets that persists throughout the entire service selection and purchasing process. (3) Clearly and conspicuously discloses before selection of the service that the service is not an event ticket and that the purchase of the service does not guarantee an event ticket. SEC. 4. DISCLOSURES.”
“SEC. 3. SPECULATIVE TICKETING BAN. (a) Prohibition.--Beginning 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, a ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange that does not have actual or constructive possession of an event ticket shall not sell, offer for sale, or advertise for sale such event ticket. (b) Services Permitted.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a secondary market ticket issuer or secondary market ticket exchange may sell, offer for sale, or advertise for sale a service to an individual to obtain an event ticket on behalf of such individual if the secondary market ticket issuer or secondary market ticket exchange complies with the following: (1) Does not market or list the service as an event ticket.”
“Beginning 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, it shall be unlawful for a ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange to offer for sale an event ticket unless the ticket issuer, secondary market ticket issuer, or secondary market ticket exchange-- (1) clearly and conspicuously displays the total event ticket price, if a price is displayed, in any advertisement, marketing, or price list wherever the ticket is offered for sale; (2) clearly and conspicuously discloses to any individual who seeks to purchase an event ticket the total event ticket price at the time the ticket is first displayed to the individual and anytime thereafter throughout the ticket purchasing process; and (3) provides an itemized list of the base event ticket price and each event ticket fee prior to the completion of the ticket purchasing process.”
“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1402) to require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 1402 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act'' or the ``TICKET Act''. SEC. 2. ALL INCLUSIVE TICKET PRICE DISCLOSURE.”
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. ____________________”
“Mr. Speaker, I encourage a ``yes'' vote, and I congratulate Representative Torres and others for this great bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”
“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 973, the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, led by Representative Torres. H.R. 973 requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue consumer product safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, addressing the serious fire hazards they pose. Tragically, defective batteries, particularly those imported from China, have already claimed too many lives. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues, Representative Torres, Representative Langworthy, Representative Clarke, and Representative Garbarino, for their bipartisan leadership to protect consumers and first responders. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting in favor of H.R.”
“Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material in the Record on the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Florida? There was no objection.”