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Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3243| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025," amends Title 9 of the United States Code, which governs arbitration. Its primary purpose is to prevent the enforcement of certain arbitration clauses in disputes involving allegations of race, color, or national origin discrimination. This legislative change aims to protect individuals' rights to pursue such claims in a judicial setting. Specifically, the legislation stipulates that predispute arbitration agreements and predispute joint-action waivers will not be valid or enforceable for "race discrimination disputes" if the person alleging the conduct elects to pursue their claim in a judicial forum. A "race discrimination dispute" is broadly defined to include discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, or national origin under any applicable Federal, Tribal, State, or local law. The bill further clarifies that a court, rather than an arbitrator, will determine the applicability of this chapter to a dispute and the validity of any challenged arbitration agreement, ensuring that individuals facing race-based discrimination are not compelled into arbitration and retain their right to litigate their claims in court. The act and its amendments will apply to any dispute or claim that arises or accrues on or after its enactment date.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1408
Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6172
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1408
    Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6172
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6172: Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025

Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3243| Senate 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This bill, known as the "Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025," amends Title 9 of the United States Code, which governs arbitration. Its primary purpose is to prevent the enforcement of certain arbitration clauses in disputes involving allegations of race, color, or national origin discrimination. This legislative change aims to protect individuals' rights to pursue such claims in a judicial setting. Specifically, the legislation stipulates that predispute arbitration agreements and predispute joint-action waivers will not be valid or enforceable for "race discrimination disputes" if the person alleging the conduct elects to pursue their claim in a judicial forum. A "race discrimination dispute" is broadly defined to include discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, or national origin under any applicable Federal, Tribal, State, or local law. The bill further clarifies that a court, rather than an arbitrator, will determine the applicability of this chapter to a dispute and the validity of any challenged arbitration agreement, ensuring that individuals facing race-based discrimination are not compelled into arbitration and retain their right to litigate their claims in court. The act and its amendments will apply to any dispute or claim that arises or accrues on or after its enactment date.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1408
Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023
Nov 20, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6172
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Nov 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1408
    Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2023


  • November 20, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6172
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6172: Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted