{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.curtis.senate.gov/press-releases/curtis-schiff-introduce-bill-to-protect-consumers-from-predatory-timeshare-practices", "CURTIS, SCHIFF INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM PREDATORY TIMESHARE PRACTICES", "2025-12-17", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "Senate", "UT", "John R. Curtis", "C001114", "www.curtis.senate.gov", "curtis", "https://www.curtis.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Timeshare Pricing Transparency Act (TPT), bipartisan legislation to protect consumers from confusing contracts, hidden fees, and unclear exit options in the timeshare industry.\n\n\u201cOur bill is about honesty, transparency, and basic consumer rights,\u201d said Curtis. \u201cFamilies deserve to know exactly what financial decisions they are making without predatory sales tactics that rely upon deception and manipulative time constraints. This bill ensures that Americans have clear and honest information before committing to a timeshare.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmericans deserve to have all of the information they need upfront, before entering any timeshare commitment, including any potential surprise fees or contract terms,\u201d said Schiff. \u201cI\u2019m proud to partner with Senator Curtis to enhance consumer protections and ensure that Americans aren\u2019t saddled with hidden junk fees or are the victims of deceptive contracts.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor many older Americans, a timeshare purchase represents years of hard work and careful saving. Yet according to the FBI, timeshare fraud cost consumers more than $50 million in 2024. That\u2019s why this bill matters\u2014it restores basic fairness by requiring clear, itemized cost disclosures and a 14-day cancellation window, giving people the transparency and time they need to protect their hard-earned dollars,\u201d said Bill Sweeney, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at AARP.\n\nClick here for a full letter of support from AARP.\n\nResources:\n\nBill text\n\nBill one-pager\n\nMillions of Americans purchase timeshares each year, often while on vacation or under high-pressure sales conditions. Too often, buyers later report that they were not fully informed about long-term financial obligations, escalating maintenance fees, or the difficulty of exiting ownership. These practices have led to a surge in consumer complaints\u2014with approximately 85% of timeshare owners regretting their purchase\u2014and financial hardship for families across the country.\n\nThe TPT establishes clear, commonsense disclosure requirements to ensure consumers understand exactly what they are purchasing. Under the bill, all timeshare agreements must:\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 privately review the timeshare agreement.\n\nThe legislation also empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce these protections and issue additional regulations as needed. Importantly, the bill preserves states\u2019 rights to enact and enforce stronger consumer protections in the timeshare marketplace.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"]], "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://www.curtis.senate.gov/press-releases/curtis-schiff-introduce-bill-to-protect-consumers-from-predatory-timeshare-practices"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8551820646971464, "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"}