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Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001
1/16/2023, 4:47 PM
Congressional Summary of S 1140
Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001 - Provides that whenever a motor vehicle franchise contract provides for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the contract, arbitration may be used to settle the controversy only if both parties consent in writing after such controversy arises. Requires the arbitrator to provide the parties with a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for the award.
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Current Status of Bill S 1140
Bill S 1140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2001. Bill S 1140 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on June 29, 2001. Bill S 1140's most recent activity was By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 107-266. Minority views filed. as of September 10, 2002
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1140
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
66Democrat Cosponsors
33Republican Cosponsors
32Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1140
Primary Policy Focus
LawPotential Impact Areas
- Automobile industry
- Automobile repair
- Commerce
- Commercial arbitration
- Contracts
- Franchises (Retail trade)
- Government Operations and Politics
- Government paperwork
- Transportation and Public Works
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1140
Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001
A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 9, United States Code, to provide for greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to motor vehicle franchise contracts.
Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001
Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2001
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1140
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