119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 6, 2026
S. 5278In CommitteeCommerce
GHOST Act
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray (D-NM)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 6, 2026
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In plain English
S. 5278, sponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), prohibits speculative ticketing for events and establishes definitions and enforcement mechanisms for the ban. The bill takes effect on a specified date and grants enforcement authority to ensure compliance with the ticketing restrictions.
What’s in the bill (4 sections)
- Sec. 2. Definitions
- Sec. 3. Prohibition on speculative ticketing
- Sec. 4. Enforcement
- Sec. 5. Effective date
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 6
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