House passes bill to end forced arbitration in sexual misconduct cases

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: The Hill

The House passed legislation on Monday that would end the use of forced arbitration in lawsuits involving sexual assault and harassment claims.

Lawmakers passed the bill on a bipartisan basis, 335-97. While 113 Republicans joined with all Democrats in support, 97 Republicans voted against it.

The bill would ensure that people have the option of bringing a case alleging sexual assault or harassment in court, instead of being forced into arbitration proceedings that are often conducted in private and confidential hearings.

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The legislation now heads to the Senate, where it's expected to advance and reach President Biden for his signature as soon as this week. The Senate Judiciary Committee previously advanced its version of the bill back in November with support from members of both parties, including the panel's top Republican, Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.).

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/house-passes-bill-to-end-forced-arbitration-in-sexual-misconduct-cases/ar-AATA4Md?li=BBnbfcQ

[Martin68]

1. Excellent!

Baby steps, but we're making progress...

[Solly Mack]

2. Wonderful!

[ColinC]

3. Btw these are the sorts of things that would never ever get a vote

If repugs were in control.

[GB_RN]

4. Given That The GOPQ Voted Against Renewing The VAWA...

I'm really surprised that they voted FOR this. I mean, the GOPQ voted to let their thug base get away with crimes against women, but now they vote to allow women take their corporate harassers to court instead of being forced to have their cases buried in arbitration?

I bet there will be some pissed off corporate masters here shortly.

[nuxvomica]

5. Link to vote list

https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/202233