Session 116

HR 1064

To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow whistleblowers to disclose information to certain recipients.

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Session 116

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Session 116

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US Congress

Bill overview

This bill changes the rules about whistleblowing for federal employees. It allows employees to report wrongdoing to a broader range of people, including their immediate supervisor, in addition to existing channels like the Office of Inspector General and the Office of Special Counsel. The goal is to make it easier for federal employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation. This expansion of reporting options aims to increase transparency and accountability within the federal government.

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Legislative history

2019-02-07House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

2019-02-07

Introduced in House

2019-02-07

Introduced in House

2019-02-11House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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2/11/2019HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1499)
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2/11/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1499)
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Passage without roll call

2/11/2019HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1499)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
2/11/2019Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1499)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 1064

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