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Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 1:57 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5787

Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2020

This bill provides statutory authority for employees of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy to have whistle-blower rights and protections.

Current Status of Bill HR 5787

Bill HR 5787 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5787 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020.  Bill HR 5787's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 6, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5787

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5787

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Energy
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government studies and investigations
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5787

Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2020
To amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower rights and protections, and for other purposes.
Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2020

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