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Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act

10/21/2024, 6:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 5238

The Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act, designated as S. 5238 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 25, 2024, aims to prohibit forced arbitration in passenger rail disputes. This legislation focuses on the elimination of mandatory arbitration clauses within passenger rail agreements, potentially enhancing consumer rights and access to legal recourse in rail-related matters.

Current Status of Bill S 5238

Bill S 5238 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5238 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024.  Bill S 5238's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5238

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
11
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5238

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5238

Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act
Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit Amtrak from including mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts of carriage, and for other purposes.

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