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[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 77 (Tuesday, May 4, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York:H.R. 2988.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution of theUnited States grants the Congress the power to enact thislaw.[Page H2142]
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- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 302) to impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify and enhance protections for Federal Government whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8326) to amend title 13, United States Code, to improve the operations of the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 437).
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 437).
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The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2988.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on agreeing to an amendment, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
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The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7860-7862)
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Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2988 as unfinished business.
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On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved that the committee rise.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carolyn B. Maloney amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Maloney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1339, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carolyn B. Maloney en bloc amendment.
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GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2988.
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The Speaker designated the Honorable Earl Blumenauer to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1339 and Rule XVIII.
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Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 302, H.R. 2988 and H.R. 8326. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 302, H.R. 2988, and H.R. 8326. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1339. (consideration: CR H7825-7833; text: CR H7825-7831)
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Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1339 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 302, H.R. 2988 and H.R. 8326. Rule provides for one hour of general debate each for H.R. 302, H.R. 2988, and H.R. 8326. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 251.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-334.
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H.R. 2988, Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58048
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on June 29, 2021
Government Operations and Politics
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Evidence and witnesses
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government studies and investigations
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Labor standards
- Legal fees and court costs
- Merit Systems Protection Board
- Right of privacy
Government Operations and Politics
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2021-05-04
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2021-10-12T18:23:46Z
Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021
This bill establishes, modifies, and expands certain whistleblower protections for federal employees, including with respect to petitions to Congress, whistleblower identity, and protected disclosures.
For example, the bill prohibits personnel action against employees who exercise their right to petition or furnish information to Congress and specifically precludes the President, Members of Congress, members of the uniformed services, and other federal employees from interfering with this right. It also generally prohibits employees from disclosing the identity of whistleblowers to individuals outside of the government. Employees may request corrective action from the Merit Systems Protection Board with respect to such prohibited practices and may file an action in court if the board does not render a final decision within 180 days of a request.
The bill also expands the list of recipients to whom an employee may make a protected disclosure to include a supervisor in the employee's direct chain of command. It also includes personnel actions involving furloughs of more than 14 days but less than 30 days, and furloughs of 13 days or less that are not due to funding lapses, as appealable adverse actions that are subject to certain procedural requirements.
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2022-05-17
Reported to House
2022-09-20T17:09:31Z
Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021
This bill establishes, modifies, and expands certain whistleblower protections for federal employees, including with respect to petitions to Congress, whistleblower identity, and protected disclosures.
For example, the bill prohibits personnel action against employees who exercise their right to petition or furnish information to Congress and specifically precludes the President, Members of Congress, members of the uniformed services, and other federal employees from interfering with this right. It also generally prohibits employees from disclosing the identity of whistleblowers to individuals outside of the government and allows the Inspector General to determine whether to investigate a referral if the referral is found to have been made in retaliation for whistleblowing activity. Employees may request corrective action from the Merit Systems Protection Board with respect to such prohibited practices and may file an action in court if the board does not render a final decision within 180 days of a request.
The bill also expands the list of recipients to whom an employee may make a protected disclosure to include a supervisor in the employee's direct chain of command. It also includes personnel actions involving furloughs of more than 14 days but less than 30 days, and furloughs of 13 days or less that are not due to funding lapses, as appealable adverse actions that are subject to certain procedural requirements.
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Passed House
2023-07-31T17:45:37Z
Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021
This bill establishes, modifies, and expands certain whistleblower protections for federal employees, including with respect to petitions to Congress, whistleblower identity, and protected disclosures.
For example, the bill prohibits personnel action against employees who exercise their right to petition or furnish information to Congress and specifically precludes the President, Members of Congress, members of the uniformed services, and other federal employees from interfering with this right. It also generally prohibits employees from disclosing the identity of whistleblowers to individuals outside of the government and allows the Inspector General to determine whether to investigate a referral if the referral is found to have been made in retaliation for whistleblowing activity. Employees may request corrective action from the Merit Systems Protection Board with respect to such prohibited practices and may file an action in court if the board does not render a final decision within 180 days of a request.
The bill also expands the list of recipients to whom an employee may make a protected disclosure to include a supervisor in the employee's direct chain of command. It also includes personnel actions involving furloughs of more than 14 days but less than 30 days, and furloughs of 13 days or less that are not due to funding lapses, as appealable adverse actions that are subject to certain procedural requirements.

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To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify and enhance protections for Federal Government whistleblowers, and for other purposes.
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Amendments en bloc comprised of the following amendments printed in Part C of House Report 117-464: Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4.
Amendments en bloc comprised of amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4, printed in Part C of House Report 117-464.
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House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Maloney, Carolyn B. amendments (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 206 (Roll no. 436).
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2022-09-15T04:00:00Z
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2021-05-04T04:00:00Z
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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