HR 3038 United States House · 118th Congress

Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023

This bill prohibits forced arbitration for race discrimination claims under federal, tribal, state, or local law. It makes pre-existing arbitration agreements unenforceable for disputes involving discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, allowing affected individuals to pursue cases in court instead. The law directly impacts employees, job applicants, and others facing alleged race discrimination who would otherwise be barred from court by mandatory arbitration clauses. It requires courts - not arbitrators - to decide if the law applies to a dispute, ensuring legal clarity for affected parties.
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Introduced May 2, 2023 Last action May 2, 2023
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1 primary · 49 co-sponsors

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Photo of Colin Z. Allred
Colin Z. Allred
DDemocratic
TX
32
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Photo of Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
CA
n/a
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Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
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Photo of Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2
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Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12
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Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
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Photo of Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
MN
4
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Photo of Brendan F. Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
PA
2
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Photo of Chris Pappas
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
NH
1