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H.R. 1716 (100th)

Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1987

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Introduced

19 March 1987

Last action

20 April 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

Sponsors

Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]

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Summary

Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1987 - Prohibits a Federal contractor from taking reprisal actions against its officers or employees for disclosing information to a Federal agency regarding performance of a contract with such agency which indicates: (1) a violation of law; or (2) mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a danger to public health or safety. Sets forth civil penalties and remedies for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 19 March 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 April 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

    Source: Committee

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