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Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7864| House 
| Updated: 7/30/2020
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (7)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • July 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8363: Protecting Our Democracy Act
  • S 116-4880: Protecting Our Democracy Act
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.
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Timeline
Jul 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • July 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Gerald E. Connolly

Gerald E. Connolly

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (7)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8363: Protecting Our Democracy Act
  • S 116-4880: Protecting Our Democracy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementJudicial review and appealsMerit Systems Protection Board