HR 6093
117th Congress
House
Commerce
FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021
Introduced: November 30, 2021
Introduced by:
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Nov 30, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021
This bill provides protections and incentives for whistleblowers who disclose information about, or refuse to participate in, an activity they reasonably believe is a potential violation of any law, rule, or regulation enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
Specifically, it prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers and provides monetary incentives for information that leads to administrative or judicial actions that result in sanctions exceeding $1 million.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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