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Comer blasts Biden “sue-and-settle” boom, cites $202 M EEOC payouts

5/11/2026

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Rep. James Comer (R-Indiana) warned that a Biden “sue-and-settle” practice inflates costs.
Comer asked OPM Director Scott Kupor for records on settlement payouts.
EEOC reported $202 million in 2023 mediation/settlement payouts versus $22.6 million from judgments.
MSPB attorney fees rose to nearly $11 million under Biden, versus $3.6 million in President Donald Trump’s first term.
Comer noted 25 % of supervisors feel confident firing poor performers and gave agencies a May 25 deadline.

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Rep. James Comer (R-Indiana) warned that a Biden “sue-and-settle” practice inflates costs.
Comer asked OPM Director Scott Kupor for records on settlement payouts.
EEOC reported $202 million in 2023 mediation/settlement payouts versus $22.6 million from judgments.
MSPB attorney fees rose to nearly $11 million under Biden, versus $3.6 million in President Donald Trump’s first term.
Comer noted 25 % of supervisors feel confident firing poor performers and gave agencies a May 25 deadline.