VoterlyH.J.Res. 111: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements".
115th Congress · Sponsored from Pennsylvania · Became law
What this bill does
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies a rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding arbitration agreements. (The rule regulates the use of arbitration agreements in contracts for specific consumer financial products and services. It prohibits the use of a predispute arbitration agreement to prevent a consumer from filing or participating in certain class action suits. The rule also requires consumer financial product and service providers to furnish the CFPB with particular information regarding arbitrations.)
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2017-07-20
- Policy area Finance and Financial Sector
- Cosponsors 34
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 115-74.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12] introduced H.J.Res. 111. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.J.Res. 111 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies a rule submitted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding arbitration agreements. (The rule regulates the use of arbitra…
Who sponsored H.J.Res. 111?
Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12] (R) of Pennsylvania is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.J.Res. 111?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.J.Res. 111 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.J.Res. 111 became law.