Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 6, 2019Government Operations and Politics
S.Res. 408
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Members of Congress and their staffs, employees of the Executive Office of the President and executive branch agencies, and the President of the United States have a duty to protect the identities of whistleblowers and safeguard whistleblowers from retaliation.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 6, 2019)
This resolution expresses appreciation for and acknowledges the contributions of whistle-blowers. It also recognizes the duty to protect the identities of whistle-blowers and safeguard them from retaliation.
What just happenedNov 6, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S6451)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
18 cosponsors16 D2 I
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- Introduced in SenateNov 6, 2019
- Nov 6, 2019IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S6451)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Nov 6, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate