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.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementJudicial review and appealsMerit Systems Protection Board
Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-7864| House
| Updated: 7/30/2020
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.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementJudicial review and appealsMerit Systems Protection Board