S. 743 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012
S. 743 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2011, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 112-199
What it does
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 - Title I: Protection of Certain Disclosures of Information by Federal Employees - (Sec. 101) Amends federal personnel law relating to whistleblower protections to provide that such protections shall apply to a disclosure of any violation of law (currently, a violation of law).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2011
- Passed the SenateMay 8, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentNov 16, 2012
- Became lawNov 27, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-199. (Nov 27, 2012)
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Committees
- Homeland Security Committee
- Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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