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117th Congress
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Merit Systems Protection Board
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021
Introduced: February 23, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 29, 2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 29, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 23, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Feb 23, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021
This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2026 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
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committees of jurisdiction
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