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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5238
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5238
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