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This bill, known as the "Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025," aims to prevent employers and organizations from using predispute arbitration agreements (contracts signed before a dispute occurs that require arbitration instead of court litigation) to force employees to resolve race discrimination claims through private arbitration. Specifically, the bill allows individuals alleging race discrimination, or representatives of class action lawsuits, to choose whether to pursue their case in court or through arbitration, regardless of any prior agreement. A "race discrimination dispute" is defined broadly as any allegation of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, or national origin under federal, tribal, state, or local laws. The bill mandates that courts, not arbitrators, will determine the applicability of this new law and the validity of any arbitration agreements. The provisions will apply to any dispute or claim that arises on or after the date the bill is enacted, effectively giving employees more control and transparency in addressing workplace race discrimination issues.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6172/all-info