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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2016Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 5920

Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house without amendment, part i (Nov 29, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act

(Sec. 2) This bill extends federal contractor whistle-blower protections to employees of: (1) personal services contractors working on defense contracts (currently, the protections apply to employees of defense contractors, subcontractors, grantees, or subgrantees); and (2) personal services contractors or subgrantees working on federal civilian contracts (currently, the protections apply to employees of civilian contractors, subcontractors, or grantees). The civilian contractor protections, which are currently in effect as a pilot program, are made permanent.

The bill extends the prohibition against reimbursement of legal fees incurred in defending against reprisal claims brought by whistle-blowers to defense and civilian subcontractors and personal services contractors.

What just happenedNov 29, 2016

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 657.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7](D-MD)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Nov 29, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 657.

  2. Nov 29, 2016DischargeH12300

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  3. Nov 29, 2016Committee5500

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Armed Services Committee
  4. Nov 29, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-836, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  5. Nov 29, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-836, Part I.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  6. Sep 15, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  7. Sep 15, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  8. Jul 21, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  9. Jul 21, 2016IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  10. Jul 21, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  11. Jul 21, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Jul 21, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House without amendment, Part INov 29, 201628

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act

(Sec. 2) This bill extends federal contractor whistle-blower protections to employees of: (1) personal services contractors working on defense contracts (currently, the protections apply to employees of defense contractors, subcontractors, grantees, or subgrantees); and (2) personal services contractors or subgrantees working on federal civilian contracts (currently, the protections apply to employees of civilian contractors, subcontractors, or grantees). The civilian contractor protections, which are currently in effect as a pilot program, are made permanent.

The bill extends the prohibition against reimbursement of legal fees incurred in defending against reprisal claims brought by whistle-blowers to defense and civilian subcontractors and personal services contractors.

Introduced in HouseJul 21, 2016

Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act

This bill extends federal contractor whistleblower protections to employees of: (1) personal services contractors working on defense contracts (currently, the protections apply to employees of defense contractors, subcontractors, grantees, or subgrantees); and (2) personal services contractors or subgrantees working on federal civilian contracts (currently, the protections apply to employees of civilian contractors, subcontractors, or grantees). The civilian contractor protections, which are currently in effect as a pilot program, are made permanent.

The bill extends the prohibition against reimbursement of legal fees incurred in defending against reprisal claims brought by whistleblowers to defense and civilian subcontractors and personal services contractors.

Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act — Informed