Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 29, 2021Energy
S. 2896
Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 29, 2021)
Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act
This bill revises protections for the rights of whistleblowers of nuclear safety violations. Specifically, the bill clarifies that whistleblower protection rights may be enforced against any employers (e.g., the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission).
What just happenedMar 1, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 29, 2021
- Mar 1, 2022Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Sep 29, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Sep 29, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate