House Simple Resolution 1227
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Recognizing and honoring Dawn Wooten and the integral role that whistleblowers play in holding accountable those that endanger members of the public and violate this Nation's laws, often at great personal expense and risk.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1227
Congress
116
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution recognizes the role of whistleblowers and honors Dawn Wooten for reporting about alleged unlawful practices occurring at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia.
November 18, 2020
11/18/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/18/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:13 PM