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Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009

Introduced: February 25, 2009 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Feb 25, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 25, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2483)
Feb 25, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2009 - Amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to apply whistleblower rights and protections to legislative branch employees, including those of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Library of Congress.

Prescribes for violation of this Act the same remedy as would be appropriate if awarded with respect to a prohibited federal personnel practice in the executive branch.

What's happening now February 25, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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