HR 5162 · 107th Congress · Commerce

Consumer Fairness Act of 2002

Introduced 2002-07-18· Sponsored by Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.(2002-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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