I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4181 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2012 Mr. Andrews introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 9, United States Code, to exclude employment contracts and employment disputes from such title.

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Amendments to title 9

Title 9, United States Code, is amended— (1)in section 1, by striking of seamen, and all that follows through interstate commerce; and (2)in section 2— (A)by striking A written provision and inserting the following: (a)A written provision ; and (B)by inserting after subsection (a), the following new subsections: (b)Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no predispute arbitration agreement shall be valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of an employment dispute. The term ‘employment dispute’ means a dispute between an employer and employee arising out of the relationship of employer and employee. (c)Nothing in this chapter shall apply to any arbitration provision in a contract between an employer and a labor organization, except that no such arbitration provision shall have the effect of waiving the right of an employee to seek judicial enforcement of a right arising under a provision of the Constitution of the United States, a State constitution, or a Federal or State statute, or public policy arising therefore. .