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- H.R.2882
H.R.2882: Fairness and Voluntary Arbitration Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Nov. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 18, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (4 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Fairness and Voluntary Arbitration Act of 1998 - Requires each party to a sales and service contract that provides for the use of arbitration in resolving controversies to have the option to reject arbitration as the means of settling a controversy. Requires the arbitrator, whenever arbitration is elected to settle a dispute under such a contract, to provide the parties with a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for the award.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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| Nov. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Sonny Bono (R-Calif.) |