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Introduced
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
In Committee
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020 Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020 This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2025 and modifies certain requirements relating to the administration of cases involving whistleblowers. Specifically, it requires cases involving alleged retaliation against whistleblowers to be heard by the board, an administrative law judge, or a designated board employee who has received training regarding the protections afforded whistleblowers under law.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) through fiscal year 2025 and modifies certain requirements related to the administration of cases involving whistleblowers. Specifically, it requires cases alleging retaliation against whistleblowers to be heard by the MSPB, an administrative law judge, or a designated MSPB employee who has received training on the protections afforded to whistleblowers under the law. The bill also authorizes the Office of Personnel Management and other agencies to provide assistance to the MSPB in conducting employee surveys and to provide the MSPB with records and information concerning federal job applicants, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Gerry Connolly (D)*,
Ted Lieu (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Peter Visclosky (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 07/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7864/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7864/BILLS-116hr7864ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7864/BILLS-116hr7864ih.pdf.pdf |
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