H.R. 1443 · 110th Congress

Consumer Fairness Act of 2007

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2007-03-09
Latest action
2007-03-09 · Introduced in House

Summary

Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 - 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.