VoterlyS. 4524: Speak Out Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from New York · Became law
What this bill does
Speak Out Act This act prohibits the judicial enforceability of a nondisclosure clause or nondisparagement clause agreed to before a dispute arises involving sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of federal, tribal, or state law.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2022-07-13
- Policy area Law
- Cosponsors 14
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 117-224.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] introduced S. 4524. 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.
See Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]'s donors & voting record →
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.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with S. 4524? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does S. 4524 do?
Speak Out Act This act prohibits the judicial enforceability of a nondisclosure clause or nondisparagement clause agreed to before a dispute arises involving sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of federal, tribal, or state law.
Who sponsored S. 4524?
Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S. 4524?
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 S. 4524 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates S. 4524 became law.