What does Preamble of Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 9 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment concerns the arbitration of disputes involving race discrimination.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025 do?

This Act is formally titled the Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025.

What does PREDISPUTE ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES INVOLVING RACE of Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title 9 of the United States Code by adding a new chapter, Chapter 5, concerning the arbitration of disputes involving race discrimination. It defines 'predispute arbitration agreement' and 'predispute joint-action waiver' by reference to section 401. A 'race discrimination dispute' is defined as a dispute relating to conduct alleged to constitute discrimination or retaliation based on race, color, or national origin under federal, tribal, state, or local law. The section establishes that, at the election of the person alleging race discrimination, predispute arbitration agreements or waivers are not valid or enforceable for cases filed under federal, tribal, state, or local law. The applicability of this chapter is to be determined under federal law, and courts, not arbitrators, will determine the chapter's applicability and the validity/enforceability of agreements to which it applies. The section includes technical and conforming amendments to Title 9, including updates to sections 2, 208, and 307, and adds a reference to Chapter 5 in the table of chapters.

What does APPLICABILITY. of Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025 do?

This Act applies to disputes or claims that arise or accrue on or after the date of enactment. The amendments made by this Act also apply retroactively from the enactment date.

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Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025

Last updated: 11/20/2025 · Introduced: 11/20/2025

Author: Wesley Bell (D-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill invalidates predispute arbitration agreements and waivers for disputes alleging race discrimination under federal, tribal, state, or local law.
Courts, rather than arbitrators, will determine the applicability of this law and the validity of related agreements.
The law applies to disputes arising or accruing on or after the date of enactment, with retroactive effect.

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