Thread by @SenSherrodBrown

The recent fake account scandal at Wells Fargo and the data breach at Equifax have brought to light so-called “forced arbitration.”

These clauses, tucked in the fine print, force Ohioans to sign away their rights to access the court system if they are cheated.

Thankfully, the @CFPB, the @CMSGov, and @usedgov took action to protect consumers.

But now action by Congress and the Administration puts those protections in jeopardy.

The House already passed a law overturning @CFPB's rule, voting to leave consumers vulnerable to sneaky clauses by banks & payday lenders.

Now the Senate is considering doing the same as early as this week.

I’m supporting @CFPB's rule & fighting efforts to overturn it, making it easier for banks like Wells Fargo to deny rights to their customers

And I’m urging the Administration to do the right thing and move forward with protections at @usedgov and @CMSGov.

As elected officials, it’s our job to protect the people we serve – not banks and corporations trying to scam consumers. -SB