S. 4524 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Speak Out Act
S. 4524 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jul 13, 2022, sponsored by Kirsten E. Gillibrand with 14 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote 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 13, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 117-224
What it does
Speak Out Act This act prohibits the judicial enforceability of a nondisclosure clause or nondisparagement clause agreed to before a dispute arises involving sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of federal, tribal, or state law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 2022
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2022
- Passed the HouseNov 16, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 1, 2022
- Became lawDec 7, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-224. (Dec 7, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Nov 16, 2022 · Passed315–109
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Speak Out ActHouse · Nov 16, 2022
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- H.R. 1192: Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act of 2021
- H.R. 4445: Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
- S. 3059: Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act
- H.J.Res. 11: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court…
- H.R. 963: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act
- H.R. 1140: Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2021
- H.R. 1607: HACT Act
- H.R. 2192: Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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