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Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2016

4/7/2025, 2:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 2390

Bill 114 s 2390, also known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2016, aims to strengthen protections for whistleblowers within the FBI. The bill seeks to ensure that employees of the FBI who report misconduct, waste, fraud, or abuse are protected from retaliation.

Specifically, the bill prohibits any adverse personnel action against an FBI employee in retaliation for disclosing information that the employee reasonably believes evidences a violation of law, rule, or regulation; gross mismanagement; gross waste of funds; an abuse of authority; or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.

Additionally, the bill establishes procedures for employees to report wrongdoing and provides avenues for them to seek redress if they experience retaliation. It also requires the FBI to inform its employees of their rights and protections under the law. Overall, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2016 aims to promote transparency and accountability within the FBI by encouraging employees to come forward with information about wrongdoing without fear of reprisal.

Current Status of Bill S 2390

Bill S 2390 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2015. Bill S 2390 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on December 10, 2015.  Bill S 2390's most recent activity was By Senator Grassley from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 114-261. as of May 25, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2390

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2390

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2390

Chuck Grassley
Chuck Grassley
IowaRepublican
Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
OregonDemocrat
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North CarolinaRepublican
Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
MassachusettsDemocrat
Mike Lee
Mike Lee
UtahRepublican
Ron Johnson
Ron Johnson
WisconsinRepublican

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