H.R. 4197 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
All Circuit Review Extension Act
H.R. 4197 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Mar 11, 2014, sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 113-170
What it does
All Circuit Review Extension Act - Extends from two to five years after the effective date of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 (i.e., December 27, 2012), the period allowed for: (1) filing a petition for judicial review of Merit Systems Protection Board decisions in whistleblower cases, and (2) any review of such a decision by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2014
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2014
- Passed the SenateSep 11, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentSep 17, 2014
- Became lawSep 26, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-170. (Sep 26, 2014)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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