FAIR Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 751 FAIR Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 751

The FAIR Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 751, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to forced arbitration agreements in employment and consumer contracts.

Forced arbitration agreements are contracts that require individuals to resolve disputes through arbitration rather than through the court system. Critics argue that these agreements often favor corporations over individuals, as arbitration can be a less transparent and fair process.

The FAIR Act seeks to address this issue by prohibiting forced arbitration agreements in employment, consumer, antitrust, and civil rights disputes. This means that individuals would have the option to pursue legal action through the court system rather than being forced into arbitration. Supporters of the bill argue that it would help to level the playing field between individuals and corporations, ensuring that individuals have access to a fair and transparent legal process. However, opponents of the bill argue that it could lead to an increase in frivolous lawsuits and clog up the court system. Overall, the FAIR Act is a significant piece of legislation that aims to protect the rights of individuals in disputes with corporations. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome will have important implications for the future of arbitration agreements in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 751

Fair Access In Residency Act or the FAIR Act

This bill requires hospitals to certify that they accept residency applications from both osteopathic and allopathic medical schools and to disclose the number of applicants and acceptances from each type of program in order to receive graduate medical education payments under Medicare.

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Current Status of Bill HR 751

Bill HR 751 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 751 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023. Bill HR 751's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 751

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Health

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Employee hiringGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHigher educationHospital careMedical educationMedicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 751

FAIR ActFAIR ActFair Access In Residency ActTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require as a condition of satisfying the definition of an approved medical residency training program for purposes of payments under Medicare for costs related to graduate medical education for hospitals operating such a program to submit information to encourage more equitable treatment of osteopathic and allopathic candidates in the residency application and review process, and for other purposes.

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