HOUSE 327116th CongressMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults.

Last Action: 4/30/2019

Actions

2019-01-25Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
2019-01-08Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-01-08Introduced in House
2019-01-08Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-01-08 (00)

Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2019

This bill prohibits an entity from requiring, as part of a customer agreement or other similar agreement, that an individual agree to submit to arbitration a dispute related to a security breach. With respect to this prohibition, the bill establishes a private right to action as well as provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and by states.

Subjects

Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Civil actions and liability
Computer security and identity theft
Consumer affairs
Federal preemption
Legal fees and court costs
State and local government operations

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