Amendment clarifies that a protected disclosure cannot be disqualified because of the forum in which it is made; establishes more realistic burdens of proof; and extends due process rights to certain whistleblowers.

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Amendment Number
43
Description
Amendment clarifies that a protected disclosure cannot be disqualified because of the forum in which it is made; establishes more realistic burdens of proof; and extends due process rights to certain whistleblowers.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-48 to clarify that an otherwise-protected disclosure cannot be disqualified because of the forum in which it is communicated. In addition, the amendment would extend equal burdens of proof and individual rights of action to those serving as witnesses in Inspector General or Special Counsel investigations, as well as to those who allege retaliation for refusing to violate the law.
Congress
110
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 14, 2007
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Platts amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
16:14:23
Submitted Date
Mar 14, 2007
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Feb 3, 2022
Amendment 43 — Informed