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S. 196, the MAIN Event Ticketing Act, would strengthen consumer protections in online ticket sales by cracking down on automated software (bots) that scalpers use to purchase large quantities of tickets. If enacted, the bill would prohibit the use of applications that bypass ticket-purchasing security measures and require online ticket sellers to establish and maintain robust security systems to enforce ticket limits. Ticket issuers would need to report any successful circumvention attempts to the Federal Trade Commission within 30 days of discovery.
The bill would also establish a consumer complaint database where individuals can report violations directly to the FTC, which would then share this information with state attorneys general. The Federal Trade Commission would be required to publish guidance for ticket sellers on how to comply with the new security standards and coordinate with law enforcement agencies like the FBI to share information about cyberattacks targeting ticketing websites. Additionally, the FTC would submit a report to Congress detailing enforcement actions and any limitations in addressing ticket purchasing circumvention.
This legislation builds on the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016 and has passed committee review, making it eligible for a floor vote. However, the bill still requires approval from both chambers of Congress and the President's signature to become law.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025 · 14:00
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened on April 30, 2025, for a business meeting to consider multiple pieces of legislation and nominations. The bills addressed diverse policy areas under the committee's jurisdiction, including transportation, communications, commerce, and science. Notable measures included S. 29, the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent; S. 191 on commercial driver's license testing requirements; S. 196 on online ticket sales consumer protections; and S. 1081, the Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act requiring NASA to submit reports to Congress. The committee also considered bills addressing foreign ownership in telecommunications, earthquake hazards reduction, human rights abuses including those against Uyghurs, fishing regulations, disaster communications, and weather forecasting improvements, among others. The committee also considered the nominations of Olivia Trusty of Maryland to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission and Jared Isaacman of Pennsylvania to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, along with routine Coast Guard nominations. No witnesses were listed for this business meeting, which was a procedural session focused on advancing bills and nominations for further consideration. As a business meeting rather than a hearing with testimony, this session represents a step in the legislative process but does not guarantee that any of these bills will advance to a floor vote. The committee's action would typically move these measures to the next stage of consideration, whether through markup sessions, floor debate, or other procedural steps.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-57.
Sep 2, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-57.
Sep 2, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025 · 14:00
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation convened on April 30, 2025, for a business meeting to consider multiple pieces of legislation and nominations. The bills addressed diverse policy areas under the committee's jurisdiction, including transportation, communications, commerce, and science. Notable measures included S. 29, the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent; S. 191 on commercial driver's license testing requirements; S. 196 on online ticket sales consumer protections; and S. 1081, the Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act requiring NASA to submit reports to Congress. The committee also considered bills addressing foreign ownership in telecommunications, earthquake hazards reduction, human rights abuses including those against Uyghurs, fishing regulations, disaster communications, and weather forecasting improvements, among others. The committee also considered the nominations of Olivia Trusty of Maryland to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission and Jared Isaacman of Pennsylvania to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, along with routine Coast Guard nominations. No witnesses were listed for this business meeting, which was a procedural session focused on advancing bills and nominations for further consideration. As a business meeting rather than a hearing with testimony, this session represents a step in the legislative process but does not guarantee that any of these bills will advance to a floor vote. The committee's action would typically move these measures to the next stage of consideration, whether through markup sessions, floor debate, or other procedural steps.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-57.
Sep 2, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-57.
Sep 2, 2025
