H.R.991 - Consumer Fairness Act of 2009

To treat arbitration clauses which are unilaterally imposed on consumers as an unfair and deceptive trade practice and prohibit their use in consumer transactions, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To treat arbitration clauses which are unilaterally imposed on consumers as an unfair and deceptive trade practice and prohibit their use in consumer transactions, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Consumer Fairness Act as introduced.

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2/11/2009--Introduced.Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to treat as an unfair and deceptive trade act or practice under federal or state law any written provision in a consumer transaction or contract which requires binding arbitration to resolve a c

Official Summary

2/11/2009--Introduced.Consumer Fairness Act of 2009 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to treat as an unfair and deceptive trade act or practice under federal or state law any written provision in a consumer transaction or contract which requires binding arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or related to the transaction or contract, or the failure to perform any part. Declares such a provision unenforceable. Permits a written agreement to determine an existing controversy by binding arbitration if the parties agree after the controversy has arisen.

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09/15/10
Bill Action: Introduced: HR 991: To amend the Internal Revenue ...

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08/08/10
US Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update

HR 991 and Status. The Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2009 would require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, establish a grant program for state and local government mediation programs, and create databases on ...

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07/04/10
US Arbitration and Mediation Legislative Update

HR 991 and Status. The Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2009 would require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications, establish a grant program for state and local government mediation programs, and create databases on ...

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