Bill would require yearly reports on benefit plan investigations
Placed on the calendarH.R. 2869Latest action
Sponsor: Lisa C. McClain · Representative · MI
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Official title: EBSA Investigations Transparency Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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EBSA would have to report yearly to Congress on investigation timelines without naming the companies involved.
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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.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 10, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Feb 10, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.