H.J.Res. 111 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements".
H.J.Res. 111 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 20, 2017, sponsored by Keith J. Rothfus with 34 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 20, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 34
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 115-74
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies a rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding arbitration agreements. (The rule regulates the use of arbitration agreements in contracts for specific consumer financial products and services. It prohibits the use of a predispute arbitration agreement to prevent a consumer from filing or participating in certain class action suits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Keith J. Rothfus (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 20, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 25, 2017
- Passed the SenateOct 24, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentOct 25, 2017
- Became lawNov 1, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Nov 1, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Oct 24, 2017 · Joint Resolution Passed50–50 - On Passage
House · Jul 25, 2017 · Passed231–190
Every roll call vote on this bill
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