Congress·Reported·H.R. 2869

EBSA Investigations Transparency Act

Retirement and Health Plan Investigations: New Reporting Rules

Feb 10·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: The House

The bill is currently on the House Union Calendar after being approved by the committee in February 2026. It is now waiting for the House leadership to schedule a floor vote, but nothing has happened with the bill since February 2026. Because no action has occurred for four months, the bill is not moving forward at this time.

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Key Points

This bill requires the Employee Benefit Security Administration to send a report to Congress every year detailing its investigations into workplace benefit plans, such as 401(k)s and health insurance.
The report must include which office started the investigation, when it began, and when the agency first asked the company for documents.
If an investigation lasts longer than three years, the agency must explain to Congress why it is taking so long and provide an estimated date for when it will be finished.
To protect the privacy of businesses and workers, the public reports will not include the names of specific companies, employees, or plan managers.
This change is intended to make the government more accountable for how quickly it handles cases and to ensure that investigations into employee benefits do not drag on indefinitely without explanation.

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Milestones

3 milestones6 actions

Feb 10, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Feb 10, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-491.

Sep 17, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Sep 17, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

EBSA Investigations Transparency Act

Bill NumberHR 2869

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.

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