Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act

House Bill 6101 - Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6101 Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/10/2022, 11:36 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6101

Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act

This bill prohibits all pre-dispute arbitration agreements and pre-dispute joint-action waivers with respect to consumer and civil rights disputes between the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and its customers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6101

Bill HR 6101 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2020. Bill HR 6101 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2020. Bill HR 6101's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. as of March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6101

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6101

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Age discrimination

- Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration

- Civil actions and liability

- Consumer affairs

- Disability and health-based discrimination

- Employment discrimination and employee rights

- Housing discrimination

- National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)

- Racial and ethnic relations

- Railroads

- Religion

- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6101

Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit Amtrak from including mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts of carriage, and for other purposes.

Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act