Bill · S. 3243· Senate(119-S-3243)
Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025," aims to amend title 9 of the United States Code. It focuses on changing how disputes involving race discrimination are handled. Specifically, it seeks to address the use of predispute arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers for these types of disputes. The act would allow individuals or class representatives to bypass arbitration for claims involving race, color, or national origin. These changes would apply to any dispute or claim that arises or accrues on or after the date the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill empowers individuals to pursue racial discrimination claims in court rather than being forced into private arbitration.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill empowers individuals to pursue racial discrimination claims in court rather than being forced into private arbitration.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill empowers individuals to pursue racial discrimination claims in court rather than being forced into private arbitration.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Choice in Dispute Resolution: Under Section 2(a), people alleging race discrimination, harassment, or retaliation can elect not to follow a predispute arbitration agreement. This gives the person alleging the conduct the power to choose how their dispute is handled (Section 2(a), Sec. 502).
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Protection for Class Actions: The bill protects the rights of named representatives in a class or collective action. They can elect to avoid arbitration agreements or joint-action waivers when dealing with race discrimination disputes (Section 2(a), Sec. 502).
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Court Oversight: The bill ensures that a court, rather than an arbitrator, determines whether the law applies to an agreement and whether that agreement is valid or enforceable (Section 2(a), Sec. 502(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+7Good For Asian Americans+7Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For White Americans+7Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Union Workers+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts