Congress·Reported·H.R. 2958

Worker Retirement Plans: New Reporting Rules for Agency Help in Lawsuits

Balance the Scales Act

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Requires the Labor Department to put any help it gives to a worker’s lawyer in writing before sharing it.
Makes the department give that written agreement to any employer or retirement plan that could be hurt by the help.
Forces an annual report to Congress listing these agreements, what information was shared, and records of calls and meetings.
Says the report must name the parties to the agreement but cannot include details that would identify other possible defendants.
Adds a statement that Congress wants to encourage employers to keep offering retirement and pension plans.

Labor EmploymentConsumer Protection

3 milestones6 actions

Feb 20, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.

Feb 20, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-504.

Sep 17, 2025House

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

Sep 17, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 17, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Balance the Scales Act

Bill NumberHR 2958

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 430.

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