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Senators Introduce ‘Fans First’ Bill Intended to Reform Live-Event Ticketing System (variety.com)
submitted 11 months ago by L4s to c/technology
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Senators Introduce ‘Fans First’ Bill Intended to Reform Live-Event Ticketing System::Senators John Cornyn, Amy Klobuchar and others introduced the 'Fans First' Act to help “address flaws in the current live event ticketing system.'

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

They're senators. They can literally call up the FTC (who should be investigating this) and complain. They can increase the FTCs budget as well. They can subpoena the head of Ticketmaster and ask them questions directly.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

They can also introduce legislation, which they have done here.