H.R. 2958Heading to a voteJobs & the economy
Labor department would face new limits on helping workers sue employers
Data as of July 11, 2026
The bill requires EBSA to sign written agreements and notify employers before aiding workers' lawsuits over benefit plans.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill requires EBSA to sign a written agreement detailing any assistance it gives workers or their attorneys before they sue an employer or pension plan, and to share that agreement with the employer or plan manager involved. EBSA must also file an annual report to Congress logging these agreements, meetings, calls, and shared information, with identifying details redacted.
Who does it affect?
EBSA regulators face new paperwork and reporting requirements; employers and pension plan administrators gain visibility into government assistance to workers; employees and their attorneys face potential added procedural steps.
Why does it matter?
The new requirements could slow or complicate government assistance to workers pursuing benefit plan lawsuits while increasing employer awareness of pending government involvement in such cases.
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.
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Official title
Balance the Scales Act
- Introduced:
- April 17, 2025
- Latest action:
- February 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.
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