Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025
This bill prohibits employers from requiring employees to use forced arbitration for race discrimination claims. It directly affects workers who face discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in employment, making pre-dispute arbitration agreements unenforceable for such cases. The key mechanism requires courts - not arbitrators - to decide if an arbitration clause applies, ensuring employees can choose to pursue claims in court under federal, tribal, state, or local law. The law applies to all new or ongoing claims arising after its enactment.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 20, 2025
Last action Nov 20, 2025
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Nov 20, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
upper
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
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Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
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Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
Co
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
DDemocratic
Co
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Sheldon Whitehouse
DDemocratic
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