H.R. 991 · 111th Congress

Consumer Fairness Act of 2009

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2009-02-11
Latest action
2009-02-11 · Introduced in House

Summary

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.