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HR 4047 110th Congress House

Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act of 2007

Official title: To streamline the administration of whistleblower protections for private sector employees.

Introduced: November 1, 2007 See on congress.gov
Labor and Employment Administrative remediesCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil actions and liabilityDamages
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 22, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Nov 1, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Nov 1, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 22, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act of 2007 - Sets forth whistleblower protections for private sector, state, and municipal employees who are retaliated or discriminated against by an employer for disclosing threats to public safety or violations of federal law. Authorizes a whistleblower who has been discharged or discriminated against by an employer to seek appropriate relief either by: (1) filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or (2) bringing an action at law or equity in the appropriate U.S. district court.

Prohibits restrictions on whistleblowing and relief provided under this Act.

Establishes the Whistleblower Protection Office within the Employment Standards Administration of the Department of Labor.

Makes conforming whistleblower amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Nov 1, 2007
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Nov 1, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4047: Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-4047/
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"H.R. 4047: Private Sector Whistleblower Protection Streamlining Act of 2007." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-4047/.
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