OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Restoring Justice for Workers Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4841.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-07-29.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Prohibits pre-dispute arbitration agreements that require arbitration of work disputes, giving workers a choice of legal action.
- Protects workers from retaliation or adverse actions for refusing to enter into arbitration agreements.
- Establishes clear rules for voluntary post-dispute arbitration agreements, including written consent and a waiting period.
- Strengthens workers' rights to engage in collective action, such as class-action lawsuits, without prior restrictive agreements.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.