HR 8452
Protect Brave Whistleblowers Act of 2020
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The Protect Brave Whistleblowers Act of 2020 amends the Espionage Act to strengthen protections for individuals who report wrongdoing. Specifically, it clarifies the legal standard for espionage offenses, requiring a ‘specific intent’ to harm the United States or benefit a foreign nation. It also expands the circumstances under which classified information can be disclosed to certain government officials and oversight bodies, and introduces an affirmative defense for whistleblowers who report violations of law or significant mismanagement.
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Tulsi Gabbard
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