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PROTECTS Act
12/29/2022, 5:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7956
The PROTECTS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7956, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance protections for whistleblowers who report misconduct within the federal government.
The PROTECTS Act aims to strengthen existing whistleblower protections by expanding the scope of protected disclosures, providing additional avenues for reporting misconduct, and increasing penalties for retaliation against whistleblowers. The bill also seeks to improve the process for investigating whistleblower complaints and ensure that whistleblowers have access to legal representation and support throughout the process.
Additionally, the PROTECTS Act includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability within the federal government by requiring agencies to report on the number of whistleblower complaints received and the outcomes of those complaints. The bill also establishes a Whistleblower Ombudsman within each federal agency to provide guidance and support to whistleblowers. Overall, the PROTECTS Act is designed to empower whistleblowers to come forward with information about wrongdoing within the federal government without fear of retaliation. By strengthening protections for whistleblowers and increasing accountability within federal agencies, the bill aims to promote transparency and integrity in government operations.
The PROTECTS Act aims to strengthen existing whistleblower protections by expanding the scope of protected disclosures, providing additional avenues for reporting misconduct, and increasing penalties for retaliation against whistleblowers. The bill also seeks to improve the process for investigating whistleblower complaints and ensure that whistleblowers have access to legal representation and support throughout the process.
Additionally, the PROTECTS Act includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability within the federal government by requiring agencies to report on the number of whistleblower complaints received and the outcomes of those complaints. The bill also establishes a Whistleblower Ombudsman within each federal agency to provide guidance and support to whistleblowers. Overall, the PROTECTS Act is designed to empower whistleblowers to come forward with information about wrongdoing within the federal government without fear of retaliation. By strengthening protections for whistleblowers and increasing accountability within federal agencies, the bill aims to promote transparency and integrity in government operations.
Congressional Summary of HR 7956
Providing Reports On The Efforts Combating Threats in Schools Act or the PROTECTS Act
This bill requires the President to report to Congress within 30 days on the efforts of executive agencies to make school security improvements to protect children in public elementary and secondary schools.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7956
Bill HR 7956 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2022. Bill HR 7956 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2022. Bill HR 7956's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7956
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 7956
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7956
PROTECTS Act
PROTECTS Act
Providing Reports On The Efforts Combating Threats in Schools Act
To require the President to submit a report to Congress on the actions Executive agencies are taking to make school security improvements at public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7956
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