Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of my amendment, which clarifies that the statutory rights of servicemembers and their families under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act, or SCRA (SICK-RUH), cannot be waived through forced arbitration unless arbitration is agreed to by both parties after a dispute arises. American servicemembers, veterans, and their families have sacrificed much in service to our country. They have fought to protect the fundamental idea that we are a nation of laws and institutions that guarantee the rights and prosperity of every American. Since the Second World War, Congress has created many laws, including SCRA, to expand and strengthen rights and protections for service members, veterans, and their families. These laws are essential protections that guarantee every veteran and active-duty service member--including Reservists and the National Guard--the right to be free from workplace discrimination because of their military service and the right to their day in court. We are a stronger nation because of these rights. But for too long, forced arbitration has eroded them by funneling service members' claims under the law into a private system set up by corporations. Buried deep within the fine print of everyday contracts, forced arbitration clauses strip our brave men and women in uniform--as well as their family members--of their right to their their day in court to hold corporations accountable for breaking the law.…”