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FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6093| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2021
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Jackie Speier (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Nov 30, 2021
Introduced in House
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.
Dec 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • November 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 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.


  • December 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-6093| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2021
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.
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Timeline
Nov 30, 2021
Introduced in House
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.
Dec 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • November 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 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.


  • December 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (5)
Jackie Speier (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted