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Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

1/9/2024, 6:39 PM

Summary of Bill S 1376

Bill 118 s 1376, also known as the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to eliminate forced arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, antitrust, and civil rights disputes.

Forced arbitration clauses are often included in contracts between individuals and corporations, requiring disputes to be resolved through arbitration rather than through the court system. Critics argue that these clauses can be unfair to individuals, as they may limit their ability to seek justice and hold corporations accountable for wrongdoing.

The Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act seeks to address this issue by prohibiting the use of forced arbitration clauses in certain types of disputes. This would allow individuals to have their day in court and potentially receive a fairer outcome in legal proceedings. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the rights of individuals and ensure that they have access to a fair and impartial legal system. However, opponents may argue that forced arbitration can be a more efficient and cost-effective way to resolve disputes. Overall, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act is a significant piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of forced arbitration in various types of legal disputes. It will be important to monitor the progress of this bill in Congress to see if it ultimately becomes law.

Congressional Summary of S 1376

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights dispute.

Current Status of Bill S 1376

Bill S 1376 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill S 1376 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2023.  Bill S 1376's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1376

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
74
Democrat Cosponsors
72
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1376

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1376

Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act
Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act
A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration.

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