The TICKET Act, a bill designed to increase ticket pricing transparency and ban speculative ticketing in the United States, has been stalled in Congress following intervention from Donald Trump and Elon Musk amid demands for spending cuts.

The bill had initially passed in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support but faced obstacles in the Senate. Two revised spending bills presented on December 19 and 20 excluded the TICKET Act entirely, leaving its future uncertain.

Key provisions of the TICKET Act included:

• Mandatory all-in pricing display at point of sale
• Ban on speculative ticket sales
• FTC enforcement against scalper bots

Stephen Parker, Executive Director of NIVA, criticized the bill's effectiveness, stating it contained loopholes that would render the speculative ticketing ban ineffective. He emphasized the need for input from artists, venues, and fans in future ticketing legislation.

This development coincides with the FTC's recent ban on "junk fees" for concert tickets, requiring upfront disclosure of mandatory fees during purchase. The ticketing industry faces scrutiny internationally, with the UK investigating "dynamic pricing" following controversy over Oasis reunion tour ticket prices.

Kid Rock has also entered the discussion, meeting with Trump's Attorney General pick Pam Bondi and promising to address concert ticket industry issues.

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