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Introduced
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
In Committee
06/26/2019
06/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of servicemembers and veterans. This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a dispute related to the employment or reemployment rights of a uniformed service member.
AI Summary
This bill, the Justice for Servicemembers Act, amends Title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements that force the arbitration of certain disputes arising from claims of servicemembers and veterans. Specifically, it prohibits the enforcement of such agreements related to disputes under Chapter 43 of Title 38 (regarding employment and reemployment rights of uniformed service members) and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The bill also prohibits agreements that waive the right of servicemembers and veterans to participate in joint, class, or collective actions regarding these types of disputes. Additionally, the bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to limit the ability to waive rights and protections under that Act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (6)
David Cicilline (D)*,
Jared Golden (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Harley Rouda (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. (on 06/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2750/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2750/BILLS-116hr2750ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2750/BILLS-116hr2750ih.pdf.pdf |
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