H.R. 1064 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow whistleblowers to disclose information to certain recipients.
H.R. 1064 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 7, 2019, sponsored by Katie Hill with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
This bill modifies whistle-blower protections for federal employees or applicants who disclose classified national security information, or other protected information, that evidences wrongdoing. Currently, it is unlawful to retaliate against a federal employee for disclosing classified or protected information of wrongdoing to one of the following recipients: (1) the Office of Inspector General of their agency, (2) the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Katie Hill (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 11, 2019
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Feb 12, 2019)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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