S. 1869 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act
S. 1869 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Sep 27, 2017, sponsored by Chuck Grassley with 4 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
- Sep 27, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-192
What it does
Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (Sec. 2) This bill permanently extends the requirement for inspectors general (IGs) to designate a Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman to educate agency employees about prohibitions on retaliation, and the rights and remedies against retaliation, for protected disclosures. The bill renames the Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman as the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 27, 2017
- Passed the SenateMar 15, 2018
- Passed the HouseJun 7, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJun 14, 2018
- Became lawJun 25, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-192. (Jun 25, 2018)
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- S. 2559: Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act
- S. 3354: Missing Children's Assistance Act of 2018
- S. 1312: Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017
- S. 109: Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
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- H.R. 72: GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017
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- S.J.Res. 35: A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board…
- S.J.Res. 36: A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the…
- H.R. 274: Modernizing Government Travel Act
- H.R. 375: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 719 Church Street in…
- H.R. 657: Follow the Rules Act
- S. 1083: A bill to amend section 1214 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for stays during a period…
- H.R. 624: Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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