Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act

Bill 114 s 304, also known as the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect individuals who report safety violations in the motor vehicle industry.

The bill establishes a whistleblower program within the Department of Transportation, where individuals can report safety violations related to motor vehicles. These violations can include defects in design, construction, or performance that pose a risk to public safety.

Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, individuals who report these violations are protected from retaliation by their employers. This means that they cannot be fired, demoted, or otherwise penalized for speaking out about safety concerns. In addition, the bill provides incentives for whistleblowers to come forward. If the information provided by a whistleblower leads to a successful enforcement action by the Department of Transportation, the whistleblower may be eligible for a monetary award. Overall, the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act aims to improve safety standards in the motor vehicle industry by encouraging individuals to report safety violations without fear of reprisal. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to protect the public from potentially dangerous defects in motor vehicles.