United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 7750 — Protecting Whistleblowers from Retribution Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

To amend section 2303 of title 5, United States Code, to require the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of prohibited against employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for whistleblowing, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of prohibited personnel practices against FBI employees for whistleblowing.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 2303

    reprisal for → reprisal for-- (1) a disclosure described in section 2302(b)(8)(A), if such disclosure is not specifically prohibited by law and if such information is not specifically required by Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or the conduct of foreign affairs; or (2) a disclosure of information--

    This change broadens the scope of actions that would constitute a reprisal by establishing clear conditions under which a disclosure is protected.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 2303

    clauses (i) through (x) → clauses (i) through (xii)

    This update expands the definition of 'personnel action' to include additional clauses, thereby broadening the range of actions covered.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 2303(c)

    sections 1214 and → section

    This change clarifies the reference to applicable provisions regarding enforcement.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 2303

    The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall, in accordance with subsection (e), receive and investigate each allegation made by an employee or former employee of, or applicant for a position in, the Federal Bureau of Investigation of a reprisal in violation of subsection (a) and, where appropriate--

    This establishes a new role for the Inspector General, giving them the responsibility to investigate allegations of reprisal.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 2303

    subsection (d) → subsection (g)

    This change reorganizes the structure of the section, moving existing provisions to accommodate new subsections.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 2303

    (e)(1)(A)(i) The Inspector General of the Department of Justice shall receive each allegation described in subsection (d) and shall investigate the allegation to the extent necessary to determine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that a reprisal in violation of subsection (a) has occurred, exists, or is going to be taken.

    This mandates that the Inspector General thoroughly investigate allegations of reprisal, specifying their responsibilities.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 2303

    The Inspector General of the Department of Justice may request any member of the Merit Systems Protection Board to order a stay of any personnel action (as defined in subsection (a)) for 45 days if the Inspector General determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the personnel action was taken, or is going to be taken, as a result of a reprisal in violation of subsection (a).

    This enables the Inspector General to request stays on personnel actions suspected of being retaliatory.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7750 do?
To amend section 2303 of title 5, United States Code, to require the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of prohibited against employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for whistleblowing, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 7750?
HR 7750 is sponsored by Langworthy, Nicholas A. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 7750?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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