"Senate Introduces 'Fans First' Bill to Revolutionize Live-Event Ticketing System"

U.S. Senators have introduced the Fans First Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at reforming the live-event ticketing system. The legislation seeks to increase transparency in ticket sales, protect consumers from fake or overpriced tickets, and hold bad actors accountable. It requires sellers to disclose the total cost of tickets, provide proof of purchase, and refund consumers for canceled events. The act also imposes penalties on resellers engaging in illegal ticket sale practices and prohibits the use of bots. The move follows a similar action by the House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee to introduce ticketing reforms centered around pricing transparency and speculative selling.