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S4524: Speak Out Act

117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

This page covers S4524 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S4524 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber House
Latest vote 2022-11-16: Passed
Latest action 2022-12-07: Became Public Law No: 117-224.
Policy area Law
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Speak Out Act This act prohibits the judicial enforceability of a nondisclosure clause or nondisparagement clause agreed to before a dispute arises involving sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of federal, tribal, or state law.

Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses, Contracts and agency, Crime victims, Sex offenses


Roll-call votes on S4524 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-11-16 House Yea-and-Nay Passed 215 82 2 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is S4524 in the 117th Congress?

S4524 (Speak Out Act) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest action on S4524?

On 2022-12-07: Became Public Law No: 117-224.

How many roll-call votes were held on S4524?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-11-16, was "Yea-and-Nay": Passed.