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COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act

USA117th CongressHR-846| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (25)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act This bill establishes whistleblower protections for government contractors and private sector workers who may witness waste, fraud, or abuse or be victims of misconduct with respect to a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic-related program, project, or activity. Specifically, employers may not discharge, demote, or otherwise discriminate against such protected individuals who disclose information concerning fraud, misuse, or other misconduct related to COVID-19 program funds. A protected individual may submit to the Department of Labor a complaint alleging a violation of these protections and Labor may adjudicate such complaints and award relief in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower procedures.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7227
COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act
Feb 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-268
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7227
    COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act


  • February 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-268
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 117-268: COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act
Administrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyState and local government operations

COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act

USA117th CongressHR-846| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2021
COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act This bill establishes whistleblower protections for government contractors and private sector workers who may witness waste, fraud, or abuse or be victims of misconduct with respect to a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic-related program, project, or activity. Specifically, employers may not discharge, demote, or otherwise discriminate against such protected individuals who disclose information concerning fraud, misuse, or other misconduct related to COVID-19 program funds. A protected individual may submit to the Department of Labor a complaint alleging a violation of these protections and Labor may adjudicate such complaints and award relief in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower procedures.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7227
COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act
Feb 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-268
Introduced in Senate
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7227
    COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act


  • February 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-268
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (25)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 117-268: COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth programs administration and fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesPublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyState and local government operations