Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Why This Matters
This bill makes sure that restaurants have control over who can book their tables through third-party services. It aims to protect restaurants from unauthorized reservations and unfair agreements.
If you own a restaurant, you will have more control over how your tables are reserved online.
Who this affects
Restaurants · Third-party reservation services
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill stops third-party reservation services from making bookings without permission from restaurants.
2It requires a written agreement between restaurants and reservation services to list their tables.
3The Federal Trade Commission will enforce this rule against unfair practices.
4Any agreements that unfairly protect reservation services from liability will be void.
5The new rules will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.
