The Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act aims to improve transparency regarding federal employees who are furloughed during government shutdowns caused by lapses in appropriations. The main goal is to ensure that Congress and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) receive timely and detailed information about the impact of such furloughs on federal employees. Key provisions of the Act require executive agencies to submit specific reports to Congress and OPM within set timeframes after a furlough period ends.