HR 4445
117th Congress
House
Law
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Assault and harassment offenses
Contracts and agency
Crime victims
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Labor-management relations
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 3, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-90.
Mar 3, 2022
Signed by President.
Mar 2, 2022
Presented to President.
Feb 10, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Feb 10, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S621-628)
Feb 10, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Feb 8, 2022
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 264.
Feb 7, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 7, 2022
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 335 - 97 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR: H984)
Feb 7, 2022
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of agreeing to the Buck amendment, which was debated earlier an on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Feb 7, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H994-995)
Feb 7, 2022
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 4445 were postponed.
Feb 7, 2022
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Buck amendment, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 7, 2022
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 900, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Buck amendment.
Feb 7, 2022
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 4445.
Feb 7, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4445.
Feb 7, 2022
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Feb 7, 2022
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 900. (consideration: CR H983-993)
Feb 2, 2022
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 900 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3485, H.R. 4445 and H.R. 4521. The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3485 and H.R. 4445. The rule provides for two hours of general debate on H.R. 4521. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit for all three bills. The resolution amends H. Res. 188 by striking February 4, 2022 and inserting April 1, 2022. Also, the resolution provides that proceedings may be postponed through March 3, 2022 on measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative day of February 1, 2022, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered.
Jan 28, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
Jan 28, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-234.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 14.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2022 | House · vote #33 | On Passage | Passed | 335–97 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
2
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
2 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 171 | — | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 170 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment, at the election of the party alleging such conduct.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-90.
Related & companion bills
2
Bill text
6 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
22
D
Adams, Alma S.
R
Salazar, Maria Elvira
R
Owens, Burgess
D
Torres, Norma J.
D
Williams, Nikema
R
Garbarino, Andrew R.
Murphy, Stephanie
Bass, Karen
D
Garcia, Sylvia R.
COOPER, JAMES
D
Beatty, Joyce
D
Frankel, Lois
D
Pingree, Chellie
R
Van Drew, Jefferson
Buck, Ken
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Newman, Marie
R
Smith, Christopher H.
Wexton, Jennifer
Cicilline, David
R
Griffith, H. Morgan
D
Jayapal, Pramila
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