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

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2342

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2342

Bill S 2342 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2021. Bill S 2342 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 14, 2021.  Bill S 2342's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 169. as of November 17, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2342

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2342

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2342

A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

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