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To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow whistleblowers to disclose information to certain recipients.
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2196
Bill 115 hr 2196, also known as the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to provide protections for whistleblowers who disclose information to certain recipients.
The bill seeks to strengthen protections for federal employees who report wrongdoing or misconduct within the government. It allows whistleblowers to disclose information to designated recipients, such as members of Congress, the Office of Special Counsel, and the Inspector General, without fear of retaliation.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that whistleblowers are not subjected to adverse personnel actions for making protected disclosures. It also establishes procedures for investigating and resolving complaints of retaliation against whistleblowers. Overall, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act is designed to promote transparency and accountability within the federal government by empowering employees to speak out against misconduct without fear of reprisal.
The bill seeks to strengthen protections for federal employees who report wrongdoing or misconduct within the government. It allows whistleblowers to disclose information to designated recipients, such as members of Congress, the Office of Special Counsel, and the Inspector General, without fear of retaliation.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that whistleblowers are not subjected to adverse personnel actions for making protected disclosures. It also establishes procedures for investigating and resolving complaints of retaliation against whistleblowers. Overall, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act is designed to promote transparency and accountability within the federal government by empowering employees to speak out against misconduct without fear of reprisal.
Current Status of Bill HR 2196
Bill HR 2196 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2017. Bill HR 2196 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2017. Bill HR 2196's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 629. as of October 11, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2196
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2196
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2196
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