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Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

Introduced: July 14, 2021 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 169.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov 4, 2021
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 14, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 14, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 November 17, 2021

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 169.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2342: Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2342/
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"S. 2342: Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2342/.
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S. 2342, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2342/.
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