HR 5162 · 107th Congress · Commerce
Consumer Fairness Act of 2002
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.(2002-08-01)
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Consumer Fairness Act of 2002 - 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 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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