EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act

Bill 118 s 402, 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 Senate on February 14, 2019, by Senator Mike Lee from Utah.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring the EEOC to publish detailed information about its enforcement activities, including the number of charges filed, investigations conducted, and resolutions reached. This information would be made available to the public on the EEOC's website in a user-friendly format.

Additionally, the bill would require the EEOC to submit an annual report to Congress detailing its enforcement activities, budget, and staffing levels. This report would also include an analysis of the effectiveness of the EEOC's enforcement efforts and recommendations for improving its operations. The EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with proponents arguing that increased transparency will help hold the EEOC accountable for its actions and ensure that it is effectively enforcing anti-discrimination laws. Critics of the bill, however, have raised concerns about potential privacy issues and the burden of additional reporting requirements on the EEOC. Overall, the EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act seeks to improve the transparency and accountability of the EEOC by requiring the agency to provide more detailed information about its enforcement activities and submit annual reports to Congress.