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COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act

Introduced: June 15, 2020 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps

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Became law

Jun 15, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Jun 15, 2020

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act

This bill establishes whistleblower protections for government contractors and private sector workers who may witness waste, fraud, or abuse or be victims of misconduct with respect to a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic-related program, project, or activity. Specifically, employers may not discharge, demote, or otherwise discriminate against such protected individuals who disclose information concerning fraud, misuse, or other misconduct related to COVID-19 program funds. A protected individual may submit to the Department of Labor a complaint alleging a violation of these protections and Labor may adjudicate such complaints and award relief in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower procedures.

What's happening now June 15, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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