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Introduced
07/16/2021
07/16/2021
In Committee
11/17/2021
11/17/2021
Crossed Over
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Passed
03/02/2022
03/02/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
An Act To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 9 of the United States Code to prohibit the enforcement of predispute arbitration agreements and predispute joint-action waivers in cases involving sexual assault or sexual harassment disputes. It defines key terms like "predispute arbitration agreement," "sexual assault dispute," and "sexual harassment dispute." The bill also specifies that the applicability of these provisions will be determined by a court rather than an arbitrator, and that the amendments will apply to disputes or claims that arise or accrue on or after the date of enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (26)
Cheri Bustos (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Karen Bass (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Ken Buck (R),
David Cicilline (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lois Frankel (D),
Andrew Garbarino (R),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Morgan Griffith (R),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
Marie Newman (D),
Burgess Owens (R),
Chellie Pingree (D),
María Salazar (R),
Chris Smith (R),
Norma Torres (D),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Jennifer Wexton (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 117-90. (on 03/03/2022)
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