{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405226", "Castor, Thompson Introduce Bill to Safeguard Consumers Against Predatory Timeshare Practices", "2026-06-11", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "FL", "Kathy Castor", "C001066", "castor.house.gov", "castor", "https://castor.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Reps.Kathy Castor (D-FL) andGlenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Timeshare Transparency Act. This legislation increases accountability and transparency in the timeshare industry, protecting consumers from misleading contracts, hidden fees, and vague exit options.\n\n\u201cThe dream of a vacation ownership \u2014 a timeshare \u2014 too often comes with hidden fees, confusing terms and few options when costs spiral out of control for hardworking families,\u201d Rep. Castor said. \u201cIn Florida, where tourism is the foundation of our economy, families deserve clear prices and honest information, not fine print and expensive surprises, so that they can plan and budget with confidence. Instead, millions of Americans have found themselves locked into agreements with escalating costs and few ways to get out. The bipartisan Timeshare Transparency Act will establish commonsense safeguards so families can make informed decisions, avoid predatory practices and keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets.\u201d\n\n\u201cBad actors in the timeshare industry have made a business model out of confusing consumers with misleading contracts, while leaving unsuspecting families with little recourse,\u201d Rep. Thompson said. \u201cAmericans deserve clear and honest information when making significant financial decisions, rather than predatory and manipulative sales tactics. This bipartisan bill protects hardworking families, so they can safely invest in vacation experiences.\u201d\n\n\u201cTimeshare members and owners, including young families, seniors, veterans, and active-duty service members, have long waited for their voices to be heard. The Timeshare Transparency Act is the path forward that we and our volunteers and I have hoped for. This bill directly addresses the concerns we hear every day: no more hidden fees, no more confusing contracts, clear exit options and a 14-day penalty free cooling off period for every buyer. Better communication between consumers and developers is the foundation of a healthy industry. This bipartisan legislation puts that principle into action, and I applaud Congressman GT Thompson and Congresswoman Kathy Castor for championing transparency in the timeshare industry,\u201d said Irene Parker, Co-Founder of Timeshare Advocacy & Reform Disclosure Alliance, Inc. (TARDA)\n\nSpecifically, this legislation requires all timeshare agreements to:\n\nInclude a single document itemizing all acquisition and maintenance costs;\n\nMandate disclosure of modifiable fees and the notice requirements for such changes;\n\nProvide clear, documented options to exit ownership;\n\nGrant buyers a 14-day, penalty-free cancellation period;\n\nAllow buyers time to review the timeshare agreement privately.\n\nSenators John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) lead the Senate companion bill.\n\nRead the full bill text here.", 1, "2026-06-12T06:37:16Z", "2026-06-12T06:39:00Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://castor.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405226"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5235040336847305, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}