H.R. 2229 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
All Circuit Review Act
H.R. 2229 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 2017, sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-195
What it does
All Circuit Review Act (Sec. 2) This bill makes permanent the authority for a federal employee (or applicant for federal employment) or the Office of Personnel Management to appeal, in any federal appeals court of competent jurisdiction, a final order or decision of the Merit Systems Protection Board on a claim alleging reprisal for making a protected disclosure (i.e., whistle-blowing) or for engaging in certain protected acti…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2017
- Passed the HouseOct 11, 2017
- Passed the SenateJun 12, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJun 27, 2018
- Became lawJul 7, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-195. (Jul 7, 2018)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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