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HR 915 105th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Administrative procedure Administrative remedies Airline employees Aviation safety Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commerce Contractors Damages Department of Labor Disciplining of employees Discrimination in employment Dismissal of employees Employee rights Fines (Penalties) Frivolous lawsuits Government Operations and Politics Governmental investigations Grievance procedures Injunctions

Aviation Safety Protection Act of 1997

Introduced: March 4, 1997 See on congress.gov
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In committee
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To President
Became law
Jul 1, 1998
Similar Provisions Included in H.R.4057.
Mar 17, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Mar 4, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 4, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Aviation Safety Protection Act of 1997 - 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 1, 1998

Similar Provisions Included in H.R.4057.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 14 Republican 1 Independent 1