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H.R.8227

H.R.8227: Speak Out Act

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Introduced June 24, 2022
Latest Major Action July 13, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Lois Frankel (D-Fla.)

Bill Cosponsors

18 (12 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Ken Buck (R-Colo.)
David Cicilline (D-R.I.)
Morgan Griffith (R-Va.)
Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)
Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.)
Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.)
Burgess Owens (R-Utah)
J. Luis Correa (D-Calif.)
Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa)
John Curtis (R-Utah)
Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.)
Kathy Castor (D-Fla.)
Norma Torres (D-Calif.)
Gwen Moore (D-Wis.)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.)
Robin Kelly (D-Ill.)
Nikema Williams (D-Ga.)
Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.)

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Introduced in House - June 24, 2022

Bill Summary

Speak Out Act This bill prohibits the judicial enforceability of a predispute nondisclosure clause or predispute nondisparagement clause in a sexual assault dispute or sexual harassment dispute involving conduct that allegedly violates federal, tribal, or state law.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
July 13, 2022	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.
July 13, 2022	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 24, 2022	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
June 24, 2022	Introduced in the House by Lois Frankel (D-Fla.)

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