Labor Department would need written agreements when helping individuals with potential lawsuits.
Currently, the Labor Department can share information or advice with individuals for potential lawsuits without a formal written agreement or notifying employers. This bill would change that. It would require the Secretary of Labor to create written agreements for such assistance and provide copies to any employer or contractor who might be directly affected. It would also require annual reports to Congress, aiming to make these government actions more open and accountable.
Today, the Secretary of Labor can share information or provide assistance for potential civil actions without a formal written agreement or notifying potentially impacted employers. After this bill, the Secretary of Labor would be required to enter into written agreements with individuals before providing such assistance, provide copies of these agreements to directly impacted employers or contractors, and submit annual reports to Congress detailing all such agreements and assistance provided.
HR 9859 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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