The President signed into law H.R. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. U.S. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) was the lead Republican sponsor in the U.S. House of Representatives of this bipartisan measure, which was introduced by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL). Griffith issued the following statement:
“Enactment of this bipartisan, bicameral bill is a victory for accountability and will aid survivors of sexual assault and harassment in their quest for justice. Those who endure sexual assault and harassment deserve the chance to have their claims judged in an unbiased process, and our bill delivers. I am proud to have worked on this important bill with my colleagues and all who want to see more fairness in our legal system.
“I also want to thank my Republican colleague from Colorado, Congressman Ken Buck, for shepherding this bill through the Judiciary Committee.”
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment.
