House Bill 1224
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1224
Congress
117
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
February 23, 2021
06/29/2021
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
06/29/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/23/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
02/23/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:46:24 PM