H.R. 4445 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
H.R. 4445 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jul 16, 2021, sponsored by Cheri Bustos with 25 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 16, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 117-90
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cheri Bustos (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 16, 2021
- Passed the HouseFeb 7, 2022
- Passed the SenateFeb 10, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMar 2, 2022
- Became lawMar 3, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-90. (Mar 3, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 7, 2022 · Passed335–97
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 7, 2022
- Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assualt and Sexual Harassment ActHouse · Feb 7, 2022
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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