H.R. 3280 · 117th Congress · House

Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Introduced
May 17, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Ending Forced Arbitration for Victims of Data Breaches Act of 2021

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 of action as well as provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission and by states.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 18, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  2. MAY 17, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 17, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 17, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: May 18, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: May 17, 2021

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