H. Res. 562
115th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes…
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblow… Show full official titleShow less
Official title: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 11, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 11, 2017
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 561). (text: CR H7930)
Oct 11, 2017
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 190 (Roll no. 560). (consideration: CR H7936)
Oct 11, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7935-7936)
Oct 11, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 562, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
Oct 11, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 562.
Oct 11, 2017
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7930-7935)
Oct 10, 2017
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
Oct 10, 2017
The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Oct 10, 2017
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-345, by Mr. Collins (GA).
Oct 10, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2017 | House · vote #561 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 234–185 | See who voted → |
| Oct 11, 2017 | House · vote #560 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 227–190 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 562: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-562/
"H. Res. 562: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-562/.
H. Res. 562, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-562/.
[H. Res. 562: Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HRES-562/)