MAIN Event Ticketing Act

Summary

Mitigating Automated Internet Networks for Event Ticketing Act or the MAIN Event Ticketing Act This bill expands measures to protect the security and integrity of online ticket sales. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of applications that perform automated tasks to purchase event tickets from online ticket sellers in circumvention of the seller's posted ticket purchasing order rules. This includes using software applications that circumvent access control systems or security measures. In addition, online ticket sellers must establish, implement, and maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the seller's website or service. Further, online ticket sellers must report known incidents of circumvention to the Federal Trade Commission and take reasonable steps to address any such incidents. The bill establishes civil penalties for violations of the provisions of this bill (and related prohibitions under current law) and authorizes the commission to bring civil actions for such violations. Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies must coordinate as appropriate with the commission to share information about known instances of cyberattacks against the websites or online services used by ticket sellers. The commission must report to Congress on the status of enforcement actions taken under this bill.

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Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · U.S. Senate

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• H.R. 2713MAIN Event Ticketing ActIdentical bill

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Full history

1. Sep 2, 2025

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-57.

2. Sep 2, 2025

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-57.

3. Sep 2, 2025

   Reported out of committee

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-57.

4. Sep 2, 2025

   Introduced

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.

   U.S. Senate

5. Sep 2, 2025

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 144.

   U.S. Senate

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