Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act

House Bill 7185 - Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7185 Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7185

Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act

This bill establishes a new criminal offense related to the disclosure of a whistle-blower's identity.

Specifically, the bill prohibits a federal employee or contractor from disclosing the identity of a whistle-blower or identifying information about a whistle-blower. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to one year, or both.

Additionally, the bill authorizes a whistle-blower to file a civil suit against a federal employee or contractor who discloses or threatens to disclose the whistle-blower's identify.

The bill includes exceptions for disclosures that are made to other government employees and permitted under current law.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7185

Bill HR 7185 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7185 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2020. Bill HR 7185's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7185

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7185

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Employment discrimination and employee rights

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7185

Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the disclosure of the identity of a whistleblower a criminal offense, to provide a civil right of action for the disclosure of the identity of a whistleblower, and for other purposes.

Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act