HR2869
On Union Calendar
EBSA Investigations Transparency Act
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Apr 10, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version RHThis Act may be cited as the Employee Benefit Security Administration Investigations Transparency Act or the EBSA Investigations Transparency Act.
Section 504 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1134) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Not later than December 31 of each year following the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the status of cases in enforcement status, including investigations that are active, or in relation to which the Secretary asserted investigative authority or engaged in targeted compliance monitoring, under subsection (a), during the preceding fiscal year.
The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following information in relation to each investigation conducted under subsection (a):
The regional or district office, or any other office, of the Employee Benefit Security Administration that opened the investigation.
The date the investigation was opened.
The date on which the Secretary first requested documents from the target of the investigation.
In relation to the date on which the Secretary first requested documents from the target of the investigation in relation to such investigation—
whether the investigation was concluded within the 36-month period beginning on the date of such request; and
if such investigation has not been concluded by the end of such 36-month period—
information on why such investigation has not been concluded; and
the estimated date of conclusion.
The report shall not include information identifying any private party to the investigation, including any plan sponsor, fiduciary, service provider, employee, or participant.
For the purposes of subparagraph (A)(iv), an investigation shall not be considered concluded until the later of—
the date on which the Secretary ceases to assert investigative authority in relation to such investigation; or
if applicable, terminates any targeted compliance monitoring,
Section 504 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1134) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Not later than December 31 of each year following the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the status of cases in enforcement status, including investigations that are active, or in relation to which the Secretary asserted investigative authority or engaged in targeted compliance monitoring, under subsection (a), during the preceding fiscal year.
The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following information in relation to each investigation conducted under subsection (a):
The regional or district office, or any other office, of the Employee Benefit Security Administration that opened the investigation.
The date the investigation was opened.
The date on which the Secretary first requested documents from the target of the investigation.
In relation to the date on which the Secretary first requested documents from the target of the investigation in relation to such investigation—
whether the investigation was concluded within the 36-month period beginning on the date of such request; and
if such investigation has not been concluded by the end of such 36-month period—
information on why such investigation has not been concluded; and
the estimated date of conclusion.
The report shall not include information identifying any private party to the investigation, including any plan sponsor, fiduciary, service provider, employee, or participant.
For the purposes of subparagraph (A)(iv), an investigation shall not be considered concluded until the later of—
the date on which the Secretary ceases to assert investigative authority in relation to such investigation; or
if applicable, terminates any targeted compliance monitoring,
Legislative Timeline
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-491.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-491.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.