Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment, at the election of the party alleging such conduct.

Congress
117
Number
S - 2342
Introduced on
2021-07-14
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/17/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment, at the election of the party alleging such conduct.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Policy Areas
Law
Potential Impact
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration•
Assault and harassment offenses•
Contracts and agency•
Crime victims•
Employment discrimination and employee rights•
Labor-management relations•
Sex offenses•
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

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Member:  Rob Portman
Member:  Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Bill Update Alert:  Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/4/2022

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment,...

Latest Action11/17/2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 169.