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Aviation Safety Protection Act

Introduced: March 17, 1999 See on congress.gov
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Mar 17, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.
Mar 17, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2855)
Mar 17, 1999
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Aviation Safety Protection Act - 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 any violation of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order, regulation, or standard, or any other Federal law relating to air carrier safety; or (2) is about to file or has filed a proceeding, or testified, or otherwise participated in a proceeding relating to such violations.

Sets forth a Department of Labor complaint procedure for persons who believe they have been discharged or discriminated against in violation of this Act.

Specifies civil penalties for violation of this Act.

What's happening now March 17, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1