H.R. 1224 · 117th Congress · House

Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021

Active· Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced
Feb 23, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

5
  1. JUN 29, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  2. JUN 29, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  3. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. FEB 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Committees

2

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Referred: Jun 29, 2021

Active

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Referred: Feb 23, 2021

Active