What does Preamble of Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 49 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment would prohibit Amtrak from including mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts of carriage. The bill's stated purpose is to prohibit Amtrak's use of mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts of carriage and for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act.

What does NO VALIDITY OR ENFORCEABILITY OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS FOR of Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act do?

This section amends Title 49 of the United States Code by adding Section 24324, which prohibits mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer and civil rights disputes between Amtrak and its customers. The law prohibits both predispute arbitration agreements forcing such arbitration and agreements or practices that restrict customers' ability to participate in joint, class, or collective actions. The definition of 'consumer dispute' includes claims related to personal injuries, while 'civil rights dispute' involves alleged violations of laws prohibiting discrimination based on various protected characteristics. The law specifies that determinations regarding the applicability of this section and the validity of arbitration agreements will be made by a court, not an arbitrator. This prohibition does not apply to disputes subject to the Railway Labor Act.

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Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act

Last updated: 5/19/2026 · Introduced: 5/19/2026

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits Amtrak from requiring customers to resolve disputes through mandatory arbitration, allowing them to pursue claims in court.
The prohibition applies to consumer and civil rights disputes, including personal injury claims and allegations of discrimination, but excludes those governed by the Railway Labor Act.
Courts, rather than arbitrators, will determine the validity of arbitration agreements related to Amtrak passenger rail services.

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