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H.R. 1861 (101st)

Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989

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Introduced

12 April 1989

Last action

26 April 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

Sponsors

Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5]

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Summary

Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 - 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. 12 April 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 April 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 12 April 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  4. 26 April 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

    Source: Committee

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