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Introduced
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
In Committee
09/15/2025
09/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act) of 2025, aims to prohibit predispute arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers in four key areas: employment, consumer, antitrust, and civil rights disputes. Specifically, the bill would prevent companies from requiring individuals to sign agreements before a dispute occurs that would force them into arbitration instead of pursuing legal action in court. The legislation defines these dispute types broadly, covering a wide range of scenarios such as discrimination claims, workplace issues, and consumer complaints. Under the bill, individuals would retain the right to participate in class action lawsuits or collective actions in judicial, arbitral, administrative, or other forums. Importantly, the bill does not ban arbitration entirely, but rather ensures it can only be used on a voluntary basis after a specific dispute has actually arisen. The legislation would apply to disputes occurring on or after the date of enactment and includes technical amendments to existing arbitration laws. The bill's purpose is to protect workers, consumers, and individuals from being compelled into arbitration before a conflict emerges, thereby preserving their rights to seek judicial remedies.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (65)
Hank Johnson (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
André Carson (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Greg Casar (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Jared Golden (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Greg Stanton (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5350/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5350/BILLS-119hr5350ih.pdf |
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