HR 7864
116th Congress
House
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Merit Systems Protection Board
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020
Introduced: July 30, 2020
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Jul 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jul 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020
This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2025 and modifies certain requirements relating to the administration of cases involving whistleblowers. Specifically, it requires cases involving alleged retaliation against whistleblowers to be heard by the board, an administrative law judge, or a designated board employee who has received training regarding the protections afforded whistleblowers under law.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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