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H.R. 1394 (100th)

Military Whistleblowers Protection Act

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Introduced

4 March 1987

Last action

29 January 1988 · Committee

Status

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

Sponsors

Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Smith, Denny [R-OR-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11], Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-24], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-30], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

28 August 2025

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Summary

Military Whistleblowers Protection Act - Amends Federal armed forces provisions relating to communications with a Member of Congress to also prohibit any person from restricting a member of the armed forces in communicating with an Inspector General, except for communications that are prohibited by statute. Prohibits retaliatory personnel actions against a member for making or preparing to make such a communication. Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Defense (or of the Department of Transportation, with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy) to promptly investigate any allegation that a prohibited personnel action has taken place or been threatened with respect to any communication to a Member of Congress or Inspector General complaining or disclosing information reasonably believed to evidence a violation of law, mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. Requires the Inspector General, within ten days after completing such an investigation, to report the results to the Secretary of Defense. Allows a member, within 30 days after receipt of a copy of such investigative report, to petition the appropriate military board for correction of his or her military record concerning the matter. Entitles members to legal assistance by a judge advocate in any such matter before a military corrections board. Provides administrative procedures for the hearing of such petitions, together with appropriate corrective and disciplinary action to be taken. Provides for judicial review of any order resulting from such hearing, if petitioned for within 60 days after notice of the hearing's result. Provides a statute of limitations for the bringing of any such action by a member of the armed forces.

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Timeline

  1. 4 March 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 March 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 January 1988

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

    Source: Committee

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