Restoring Justice for Workers Act
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The Restoring Justice for Workers Act (H.R. 9995) would change federal law governing arbitration agreements between employers and workers. It would bar "predispute" arbitration agreements—those signed before a dispute arises—from being enforced for work-related disputes, and it would prohibit clauses that waive workers' rights to join class, collective, or joint legal actions before a dispute occurs. Arbitration agreements made after a dispute has already arisen ("postdispute") could still be valid, but only if they are voluntary, not a condition of employment, accompanied by plain-language disclosures of the worker's rights, preceded by a 45-day waiting period, and affirmatively consented to in writing. The bill also amends the National Labor Relations Act to make it an unfair labor practice for employers to impose, coerce, or retaliate over such waivers, and creates a civil right of action, with damages and attorney's fees, for workers who face retaliation for refusing to arbitrate.
The bill applies broadly to employees and independent contractors ("workers") and to employers and other entities that engage workers' services, covering disputes over pay, hiring, discipline, discharge, and civil rights and labor-law claims. It does not apply to arbitration provisions in collective bargaining agreements, though even those cannot waive a worker's right to seek judicial enforcement of constitutional or statutory rights.
The bill was introduced July 30, 2026, by Rep. Jerrold Nadler and referred to the House Judiciary and Education and Workforce Committees. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or Senate action, and its future consideration is undetermined.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9995 do?
- The Restoring Justice for Workers Act (H.R. 9995) would change federal law governing arbitration agreements between employers and workers. It would bar "predispute" arbitration agreements—those signed before a dispute arises—from being enforced for work-related disputes, and it would prohibit clauses that waive workers' rights to join class, collective, or joint legal actions before a dispute occurs. Arbitration agreements made after a dispute has already arisen ("postdispute") could still be valid, but only if they are voluntary, not a condition of employment, accompanied by plain-language disclosures of the worker's rights, preceded by a 45-day waiting period, and affirmatively consented to in writing. The bill also amends the National Labor Relations Act to make it an unfair labor practice for employers to impose, coerce, or retaliate over such waivers, and creates a civil right of action, with damages and attorney's fees, for workers who face retaliation for refusing to arbitrate. The bill applies broadly to employees and independent contractors ("workers") and to employers and other entities that engage workers' services, covering disputes over pay, hiring, discipline, discharge, and civil rights and labor-law claims. It does not apply to arbitration provisions in collective bargaining agreements, though even those cannot waive a worker's right to seek judicial enforcement of constitutional or statutory rights. The bill was introduced July 30, 2026, by Rep. Jerrold Nadler and referred to the House Judiciary and Education and Workforce Committees. It has not yet received a committee vote, floor vote, or Senate action, and its future consideration is undetermined.
- Has H.R. 9995 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Jul 2026, H.R. 9995 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9995?
- H.R. 9995 was sponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY12] (Democrat-NY), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9995?
- Introduced (30 Jul 2026).
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