On Passage
On Passage
On June 24, 2021, the House of Representatives voted 219-210 to pass S.J.Res. 13, a joint resolution that officially nullifies a rule previously issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding how the agency settles workplace discrimination claims. By passing this resolution, Congress used its authority under the Congressional Review Act to strike down the rule, effectively reverting the EEOC’s "conciliation" process to its prior standards. The rule being overturned had been implemented in the final days of the Trump administration and required the EEOC to provide employers with more information and evidence during the informal settlement process (conciliation) before a lawsuit could be filed. Supporters of the rule argued it increased transparency and helped settle cases out of court, while critics argued it created unfair hurdles for workers and gave employers an advantage in delaying litigation. The vote was split strictly along party lines, with all 219 "