H.R. 991 · 111th Congress
Consumer Fairness Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Luis Gutiérrez
- 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.