The TICKET (Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing) Act, a new piece of legislation introduced by U.S. senators, could bring an end to ticket sellers adding so-called “junk fees” near the end of a transaction.

One of ticket buyers’ biggest complaints is that it can be impossible to predict the real price of a purchase because it will be revealed only once they’ve gone through the process of choosing a ticket and are ready to check out.

“When families budget for a night at a ballgame or to hear their favorite band, they shouldn’t have to worry about being surprised by hidden fees that suddenly raise the final cost of tickets well over the advertised price,” U.S. Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell said in a statement. “The price they say should be the price you pay. This bill is one part of comprehensive legislation I plan to introduce to rein in deceptive junk fees driving up costs for consumers.”

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