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S. 2342

Introduced

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

Introduced 7/14/2021•117th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 169.

11/17/2021 • Senate

Summary

Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment, at the election of the party alleging such conduct.

Reported to Senate • 11/17/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Law
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAssault and harassment offensesContracts and agencyCrime victimsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsLabor-management relationsSex offensesSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (29)

Party Breakdown

19
Democrats
10
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Democrat • NY

Sponsored 7/14/2021

Cosponsors (28)

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Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

R-SC

Joined 7/14/2021

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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

D-IL

Joined 7/14/2021

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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

D-RI

Joined 10/27/2021

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Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

R-TN

Joined 10/27/2021

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Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

D-CT

Joined 10/27/2021

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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

R-AK

Joined 11/3/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

July 14, 2021

Committee Review

November 4, 2021

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate11/17/2021
Introduced in Senate7/14/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors28