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H.R. 1224

Reported by Committee

Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021

Introduced 2/23/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

6/29/2021 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 2/23/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementJudicial review and appealsMerit Systems Protection Board

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (10)

Party Breakdown

10
Democrats
0
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Democrat • VA-11

Sponsored 2/23/2021

Cosponsors (9)

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Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

D-MA-8

Joined 2/23/2021

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Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]

D-CA-45

Joined 2/23/2021

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Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

D-IL-7

Joined 2/23/2021

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Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]

D-MD-3

Joined 2/23/2021

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Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

D-CA-17

Joined 2/23/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 23, 2021

Committee Review

June 29, 2021

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/23/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReported by Committee
Cosponsors9