Whistleblower Protection Act of 1987

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Introduced

6 January 1987

Last action

5 August 1987 · Reported

Status

Placed on Union Calendar No: 171.

Sponsors

Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], 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. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Gray, Kenneth J. [D-IL-22], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]

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Summary

Whistleblower Protection Act of 1987 - Separates the Office of Special Counsel from the Merit Systems Protection Board. Empowers the Special Counsel to represent and act as legal counsel on behalf of employees alleging prohibited personnel practices, especially whistleblowers. Revises current law with respect to the Special Counsel to reflect its advocate status. Authorizes the Special Counsel to file a petition to the Board against an official for: (1) committing prohibited personnel practices; (2) violating a law within the jurisdiction of the Special Counsel; or (3) failing to comply with an order of the Board. Sets forth disciplinary actions for such officials. Requires the Special Counsel to report annually to the Congress on its activities. Authorizes employees who have been adversely affected by a prohibited personnel practice to bring an action before the Board (instead of or in addition to taking such action to the Special Counsel). Authorizes such employees to obtain judicial review of the Board's decision in the appropriate court of appeals. Prohibits reprisals against an employee for disclosing information to the Inspector General of an agency, or the Special Counsel, or for failing to follow orders to disobey a law. Subjects the Tennessee Valley Authority to prohibited personnel practices provisions. Authorizes appropriations for the Merit Systems Protection Board for FY 1987 through 1992 and for the Office of Special Counsel for FY 1987 through 1989.

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Timeline

6 January 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 January 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 February 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Source: Committee
11 February 1987
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM, Justice, GAO, Merit System, Protection Brd, Off Spec Counsel.
Source: Committee
10 March 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
24 March 1987
Committee
Executive Comment Received From Justice.
Source: Committee
2 April 1987
Committee
Executive Comment Received From GAO.
Source: Committee
3 June 1987
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
3 June 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
22 July 1987
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
22 July 1987
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
5 August 1987
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 171.
Source: Calendars
5 August 1987
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Report No: 100-274.
Source: Committee
5 August 1987
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Report No: 100-274.
Source: Committee

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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 5 August 1987
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 January 1987
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/25
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