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A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Jun 24, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 24, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits companies from requiring customers to agree to arbitration before a dispute arises, allowing customers to take companies to court instead. Bans mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements in securities transactions.

Sponsored By

Jeff Merkley
Democrat · Oregon · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 24, 2026
  2. Jun 24, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects investors and consumers who interact with securities companies, allowing them to sue companies in court rather than being forced into private arbitration. It also impacts securities companies by restricting their ability to require arbitration.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Banking
IntroducedJun 24, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 24, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.