What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 963.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-11.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr963/BILLS-117hr963rfs.htm

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2022/roll081.xml

Is this summary verified?

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Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 209 (Roll no. 81).

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 963

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Ending Forced Arbitration: More Freedom in Employment and Consumer Disputes

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Ban on forced arbitration agreements: Companies can no longer require you to agree to arbitration before a dispute arises in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights matters. Greater choice: You are now free to decide whether to resolve a dispute in court, including through a class action, or voluntarily agree to arbitration after the dispute has arisen. Protection of civil rights: The act strengthens your right to pursue claims in court for discrimination or civil rights violations.

This act prohibits companies from forcing employees and consumers into arbitration agreements before a dispute arises. This means citizens will have more freedom to choose how to resolve conflicts, such as through class-action lawsuits, instead of being compelled into arbitration. The changes apply to employment, consumer, antitrust, and civil rights disputes.

Key points

Ban on forced arbitration agreements: Companies can no longer require you to agree to arbitration before a dispute arises in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights matters.

Greater choice: You are now free to decide whether to resolve a dispute in court, including through a class action, or voluntarily agree to arbitration after the dispute has arisen.

Protection of civil rights: The act strengthens your right to pursue claims in court for discrimination or civil rights violations.

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VOTING RESULTS

2022-03-17

For 222

Against 209

Abstain 0

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Additional Information

FAIR Act of 2022

Print number: HR 963

Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]

Process start date: 2021-02-11

Voting date: 2022-03-17

Meeting no: 2

Voting no: 81

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