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Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3143| Senate 
| Updated: 11/2/2021
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021 This bill invalidates predispute arbitration agreements relating to sexual assault claims by an employee against an employer or other employee. The bill authorizes predispute arbitration agreements relating to sexual harassment claims, but only if such agreements allow for specified actions, such as public disclosures and referrals to law enforcement. The bill applies to agreements that are entered into on or after the bill's enactment. The Government Accountability Office must study the effects of the bill on the use of arbitration agreements and related outcomes.
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Timeline
Nov 2, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 2, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3143| Senate 
| Updated: 11/2/2021
Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021 This bill invalidates predispute arbitration agreements relating to sexual assault claims by an employee against an employer or other employee. The bill authorizes predispute arbitration agreements relating to sexual harassment claims, but only if such agreements allow for specified actions, such as public disclosures and referrals to law enforcement. The bill applies to agreements that are entered into on or after the bill's enactment. The Government Accountability Office must study the effects of the bill on the use of arbitration agreements and related outcomes.
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Timeline
Nov 2, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 2, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 2, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 2, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted