S 402 United States Senate · 118th Congress

EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act

This bill requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to obtain a majority vote from its commissioners before commencing or intervening in specific types of litigation, including cases involving systemic discrimination, major resource use, or challenges to existing court precedents. It also mandates that the EEOC publicly post case details - including court, case number, allegations, and each commissioner’s vote - within 30 days of initiating litigation. The law applies directly to EEOC commissioners and their decision-making process for lawsuits, ensuring transparency in high-stakes cases. It does not alter the EEOC’s enforcement authority but requires internal approval for certain litigation actions.
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Introduced Feb 14, 2023 Last action Feb 14, 2023
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Feb 14, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 14, 2023
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