S. 795 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A bill to enhance whistleblower protection for contractor and grantee employees.
S. 795 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 18, 2015, sponsored by Claire McCaskill with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 18, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-261
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill extends federal contractor whistle-blower protections to employees of: (1) personal services contractors working on defense contracts (currently, the protections apply to employees of defense contractors, subcontractors, grantees, or subgrantees); and (2) personal services contractors or subgrantees working on federal civilian contracts (currently, the protections apply to employees of civilian contractors,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Claire McCaskill (D-MO). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 18, 2015
- Passed the SenateJun 23, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 7, 2016
- Became lawDec 14, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-261. (Dec 14, 2016)
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Committees
- Armed Services Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
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