To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Sponsor and status
Cheri Bustos
Sponsor. Representative for Illinois's 17th congressional district. Democrat.
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Mar 3, 2022
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on March 3, 2022.
25 Cosponsors (17 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Position statements
Statement of Administration Policy
President Joseph Biden [D]: H.R. 4445 – Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (Feb 1, 2022)
What legislators are saying
“#MeToo Milestone: Biden Signs Bustos Bill to End Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Harassment Into Law”
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Rep. Cheri Bustos [D-IL17]
(Sponsor)
on Mar 3, 2022
“Cicilline Applauds Senate Passage of H.R. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act”
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Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI1]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 11, 2022
“Heres how the lawmakers who represent Centre County in Congress voted Feb. 4-10”
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Rep. Fred Keller [R-PA12]
on Feb 15, 2022
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 2342: Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
Ordered Reported on Nov 4, 2021. 89% incorporated. (compare text)
History
H.R. 4445 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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