Congress Bans Company Prevention Of Public Sexual Harassment Lawsuits

The transcript discusses a significant bipartisan bill, the Ending Forced Arbitration Act, passed by the Senate and House. This bill aims to eliminate forced arbitration clauses in employment contracts, allowing employees to take legal action in public courts for cases of sexual assault and harassment. Gretchen Carlson, a former Fox News anchor, supports the bill due to her personal experience with forced arbitration. The bill is expected to impact 60 million workers. Additionally, Congress is working on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act to expand protections and services for survivors.

What dual effect does the bill aim to achieve according to the discussion?

What other legislative efforts are Congress members pursuing related to violence against women?