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Federal Merit System Reauthorization Act of 2007

Introduced: September 17, 2007 Introduced by: Davis, Danny K. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Sep 18, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 3 .
Sep 18, 2007
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 17, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Sep 17, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1899)
Sep 17, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Merit System Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 to authorize appropriations for FY2008-FY2010 for the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC).

Repudiates assertions that federal employees are not protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Expresses the sense of Congress that discrimination on such basis against federal employees and applicants is currently prohibited. Prohibits any federal employee who has authority to take, direct, recommend, or approve any personnel action from discriminating for or against any federal employee or applicant on such basis.

Revises procedures of the MSPB and OSC, including by requiring the MSPB to use the National Labor Relations Board model for procedural due process and by requiring the OSC to prescribe regulations necessary to receive and investigate allegations of prohibited personnel practices.

Requires the Special Counsel to have professional experience that demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to protecting the merit based civil service.

Requires the OSC to publish specified whistleblower disclosures and reports.

Sets forth MSPB and OSC reporting requirements with respect to incidences of prohibited personnel practices.

What's happening now September 18, 2007

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 3 .

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1