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Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act
12/30/2022, 7:03 AM
Congressional Summary of S 2896
Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act
This bill revises protections for the rights of whistleblowers of nuclear safety violations. Specifically, the bill clarifies that whistleblower protection rights may be enforced against any employers (e.g., the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission).
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Current Status of Bill S 2896
Bill S 2896 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2021. Bill S 2896 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 29, 2021. Bill S 2896's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of March 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2896
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2896
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Energy
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government liability
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
- Nuclear power
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2896
Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act
A bill 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
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2896
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