EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act

Bill 118 hr 1054, also known as the EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 14, 2019, by Representative Bradley Byrne from Alabama.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring the EEOC to publish detailed information about its enforcement and litigation activities on its website. This information would include data on the number of charges filed, investigations conducted, and cases resolved by the EEOC. The bill also requires the EEOC to provide regular updates on its progress in reducing the backlog of pending cases.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve the EEOC's accountability by requiring the agency to submit annual reports to Congress detailing its budget, staffing levels, and performance metrics. The bill also requires the EEOC to establish a process for tracking and reporting on the outcomes of its enforcement actions. Overall, the EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act seeks to increase transparency and accountability within the EEOC by requiring the agency to provide more detailed information about its activities and outcomes. The bill is currently pending in the House Committee on Education and Labor for further consideration.