H.R. 5790 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2016
H.R. 5790 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jul 14, 2016, sponsored by Jason Chaffetz with 12 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 14, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-302
What it does
Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill revises a provision with respect to whistle-blower protections for a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) employee or job applicant who discloses wrongdoing to an appropriate official.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jason Chaffetz (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 14, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 7, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-302. (Dec 16, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 7, 2016 · Passed404–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Protection Enhancement ActHouse · Dec 7, 2016
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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