To provide protections for employees of, former employees of, and applicants for employment with Federal agencies, contractors, and grantees whose right to petition or furnish information to Congress is interfered with or denied.
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Latest Action · July 10, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2024 strengthens protections for federal employees, contractors, and job applicants who report information or concerns to Congress. The bill expands the definition of who is protected to include not just federal workers but also employees of private contractors and grantees who work on federal projects, ensuring they can safely communicate with lawmakers without fear of retaliation. It establishes multiple pathways for workers to seek relief, including administrative complaints to be resolved within 180 days, and allows those whose cases are delayed to file lawsuits in federal court seeking damages of up to 200 percent of lost wages plus lost benefits, attorney fees, and other compensation. The bill applies to employees across all federal agencies, including the FBI and intelligence agencies, each with tailored complaint procedures suited to their oversight structures. No new funding or implementation timeline is specified in the legislation.
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