HR 1861
101th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Disciplining of employees
Employee rights
Government contractors
Whistle blowing
Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989
Introduced: April 12, 1989
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 26, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Apr 12, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 12, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 - Prohibits a Federal contractor from taking reprisal actions against its officers or employees for disclosing information to a Federal agency regarding performance of a contract with such agency which indicates: (1) a violation of law; or (2) mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a danger to public health or safety.
Sets forth civil penalties and remedies for violations of this Act.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1