Protecting Consumers

Statement

This week I -- along with Sens. Al Franken (D-MN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) -- announced our legislation, the Arbitration Fairness Act, which would eliminate forced arbitration clauses in civil rights, employment and consumer disputes. Forced arbitration agreements undermine our indelible Constitutional right to a trial by a jury of our peers, benefiting powerful businesses at the expense of consumers and workers. Americans with few choices in the marketplace may unknowingly cede their rights when they enter contracts to buy a home or purchase cell phone service, place a loved one in a nursing home or accept a new job. We must fight to defend our rights and re-empower consumers.

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