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Aviation Safety Protection Act of 1996

Introduced: March 28, 1996 Introduced by: Clyburn, James E. Democratic · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 10, 1996
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 14, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5033-5034)
Apr 12, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mar 28, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 28, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Aviation Safety Protection Act of 1996 - Amends Federal transportation law to establish a whistleblower protection program for airline employees providing air safety information.

Prohibits air carriers, contractors, and subcontractors from discharging or otherwise discriminating against an employee as to pay, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee: (1) is about to provide or has provided to the Federal Government information relating to air safety; or (2) is about to file or has filed a proceeding, or testified, or otherwise participated in a proceeding relating to air safety.

Sets forth a Department of Labor complaint procedure for persons who believe they have been discharged or discriminated against in violation of this Act. Provides for award of attorney's fees of up to $5,000 to a prevailing employer for any such complaint found frivolous or brought in bad faith.

Specifies civil penalties for violation of this Act.

What's happening now July 10, 1996

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 6 Independent 1