Ethical Investigations and Integrity Act

This bill would require the Secretary of Labor, before giving "adverse assistance" to an individual, to sign a written agreement with that individual describing the nature and scope of the assistance. Adverse assistance means help or advice, including sharing information, given to an attorney for possible use in a civil lawsuit under laws enforced by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division. The Secretary would also have to give a copy of the agreement to any employer or contractor that may be directly and adversely affected. The Secretary would have to report to Congress each year on these agreements, including logs of information shared, communications, and meetings, while leaving out information that could identify employers or other potential defendants. Existing arrangements would count as compliant if the required steps are taken within 60 days of the law taking effect.

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Sponsors

• Mark B. Messmer Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors