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Increased Transparency and Oversight for EEOC Litigation Decisions.

This bill introduces new rules for the federal agency EEOC, which handles workplace discrimination. The agency must now obtain majority approval from its Commissioners before initiating major lawsuits, especially those involving systemic discrimination or high resource expenditure. Citizens will gain access to information about these cases and Commissioner votes, increasing agency transparency.
Key points
The federal agency fighting workplace discrimination (EEOC) must now get majority approval from Commissioners to start or intervene in major lawsuits.
The voting requirement applies to systemic discrimination cases, costly cases, and those contradicting local court precedents.
The EEOC must publicly post details of approved litigation on its website, including how each Commissioner voted, enhancing public oversight.
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Print number: 118_S_402
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2023-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_402.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal agency fighting workplace discrimination (EEOC) must now get majority approval from Commissioners to start or intervene in major lawsuits.
  • The voting requirement applies to systemic discrimination cases, costly cases, and those contradicting local court precedents.
  • The EEOC must publicly post details of approved litigation on its website, including how each Commissioner voted, enhancing public oversight.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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