Political Quotes

“In an important moment of bipartisanship on Monday, this Chamber passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. Over 75 percent of Members voted to restore power to women, who far too often have been at the mercy of powerful men and even more powerful companies. This bill is not simply about arbitration, but about ending forced arbitration. According to the EEOC, one in four women have been sexually harassed at work. For many, the fear of retaliation and being blackballed stops them from coming forward. And the women who do find the courage to come forward can be challenged by the confidentiality clause so often tied to forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts. This legislation will give sexual harassment and assault survivors the freedom to decide legal action. This bill goes beyond recourse for the victim. It is about redress in a court of law, not in a closed arbitration room. Because that is justice. I look forward to Senate passage. ____________________”