H.R. 2869Heading to a voteJobs & the economy
Bill would require yearly reports on benefit plan investigations
Data as of July 11, 2026
EBSA would have to report yearly to Congress on investigation timelines without naming the companies involved.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
HR 2869 would require EBSA to send Congress a yearly report detailing each investigation it opens, including the regional office, start date, and date of the first document request. It would also require an explanation and estimated finish date for any investigation lasting more than three years.
Who does it affect?
EBSA, the agency enforcing ERISA rules on employer retirement and health plans, would face new reporting duties; businesses and plan sponsors under investigation would be affected without being publicly named.
Why does it matter?
The bill changes EBSA's internal recordkeeping and reporting practices rather than altering any rules for workers or employers. It could increase public accountability over how long investigations take.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
AI-drafted summary. Verify it against the official text before you act on it.
Three steps: where you stand, your script, the call.
Make the callSee how a call works
Official title
EBSA Investigations Transparency Act
- Introduced:
- April 10, 2025
- Latest action:
- February 10, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.
Read the official bill on Congress.govMake the call
Three steps: where you stand, your script, the call.