Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 23, 2021)
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2026 and modifies certain requirements relating to the administration of cases involving whistleblowers. Specifically, it requires cases involving alleged retaliation against whistleblowers to be heard by the board, an administrative law judge, or a designated board employee who has received training regarding the protections afforded whistleblowers under law.
What just happenedJun 29, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 23, 2021
- Jun 29, 2021Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jun 29, 2021Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Feb 23, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Feb 23, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 23, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House