Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4734
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 26, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 26, 2017
Latest Action
Jan 22, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4734
Congress
115
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017

This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute.

The prohibition does not apply to an arbitration provision in a contract between an employer and a labor organization or between labor organizations, subject to limitations.

Text (1)
December 26, 2017
Actions (3)
01/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
12/26/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
12/26/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:12 PM