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112th Congress
Bill Summary
Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act of 2012 - Sets forth whistleblower protections for private sector, state, and municipal employees who are retaliated or discriminated against by an employer for disclosing threats to public safety or violations of federal law. Authorizes a whistleblower who has been discharged or discriminated against by an employer to seek appropriate relief either by: (1) filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or (2) bringing an action at law or equity in the appropriate U.S. district court. Prohibits restrictions on whistleblowing and relief provided under this Act. Establishes the Whistleblower Protection Office in the Department of Labor. Makes conforming whistleblower amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, the federal criminal code with respect to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. Establishes in the Department of Labor an Administrative Review Board with jurisdiction and authority to decide appeals from administrative decisions and issue final agency decisions on behalf of the Secretary. Declares that this Board supersedes the one established by the Secretary pursuant to an administrative order.
AI Summary
This bill, the Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act of 2012, aims to enhance protections for employees in the private sector, as well as state and municipal employees, who face retaliation or discrimination for reporting threats to public safety or violations of federal law. It provides whistleblowers with two avenues for seeking relief: filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor or initiating a lawsuit in a U.S. district court. The bill explicitly prohibits any restrictions on whistleblowing activities or the relief provided under its provisions. To support these protections, it establishes a Whistleblower Protection Office within the Department of Labor and creates an Administrative Review Board to handle appeals of administrative decisions, superseding any previously established board by administrative order. Additionally, the bill makes conforming amendments to several existing laws, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, and provisions related to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to align them with these new whistleblower protections.
Committee Categories
Education, Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 10/02/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/6409/all-info | 04/25/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr6409ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr6409ih.pdf.pdf | 01/30/2013 |
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