; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) Any procedural protections or provisions set forth in this chapter shall also be considered a right or benefit subject to the protection of this chapter. . (b) Clarification regarding relation to other law and plans for agreements Section 4302 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) (1) Pursuant to this section and the procedural rights afforded by subchapter III of this chapter, any agreement to arbitrate a claim under this chapter is unenforceable, unless all parties consent to arbitration after a complaint on the specific claim has been filed in court or with the Merit Systems Protection Board and all parties knowingly and voluntarily consent to have that particular claim subjected to arbitration. (2) For purposes of this subsection, consent shall not be considered voluntary when a person is required to agree to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a violation of this chapter as a condition of future or continued employment, advancement in employment, or receipt of any right or benefit of employment. . II Civil relief 201. Improved protection of members of uniformed services against default judgments (a) Appointment of attorney To represent defendant in military service Paragraph (2) of section 201(b) of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3931(b) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) Appointment of attorney to represent defendant in military service (A) In general If in an action covered by this section it appears that the defendant is in military service, the court shall not enter a judgment until after the court appoints an attorney to represent the defendant. (B) Actions of attorney (i) In general The court appointed attorney shall act only in the best interests of the defendant. (ii) Request for stay of proceedings The court appointed attorney, when appropriate to represent the best interests of the defendant, shall request a stay of proceedings under this Act. (iii) Faithful performance The