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H.R. 2195

Introduced

Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act

Introduced 3/26/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

5/4/2021 • House

Summary

Protecting the Employment Rights of Servicemembers Act

This bill updates employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services by making arbitration requirements unenforceable unless the parties consent to such arbitration in relation to employment or reemployment claims. The bill provides that consent is not voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of employment and reemployment rights as a condition of future or continued employment, advancement in employment, or receipt of any right or benefit of employment.

Introduced in House • 3/26/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsMerit Systems Protection BoardMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reserves

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

3
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]

Democrat • RI-1

Sponsored 3/26/2021

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]

D-CA-41

Joined 3/26/2021

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Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

R-PA-14

Joined 3/26/2021

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Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

D-ME-2

Joined 3/26/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 26, 2021

Committee Review

April 14, 2021

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House3/26/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors3