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Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023

1/11/2024, 2:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3038

Bill 118 HR 3038, also known as the Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of forced arbitration in cases of race discrimination. Forced arbitration is a process in which employees are required to resolve disputes with their employers through a private arbitration process, rather than through the court system.

The bill specifically targets cases of race discrimination, which is when individuals are treated unfairly or unequally based on their race or ethnicity. The bill seeks to prohibit employers from forcing employees to arbitrate claims of race discrimination, allowing these cases to be heard in a court of law instead.

By ending forced arbitration in cases of race discrimination, the bill aims to provide employees with greater access to justice and ensure that their claims are heard in a fair and transparent manner. This legislation is seen as a step towards addressing systemic racism in the workplace and promoting equality and fairness for all individuals. Overall, Bill 118 HR 3038 seeks to protect the rights of employees who have experienced race discrimination and ensure that they have the opportunity to seek justice through the legal system.

Congressional Summary of HR 3038

Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023

This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable with respect to a case relating to a race discrimination dispute at the election of the person alleging the discrimination.

Current Status of Bill HR 3038

Bill HR 3038 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3038 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HR 3038's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3038

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
72
Democrat Cosponsors
72
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3038

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3038

Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023
Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023
To amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration of disputes involving race discrimination.

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