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H.R. 4071 (100th)

Nuclear Whistleblowers Protection Act Amendments of 1988

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Introduced

2 March 1988

Last action

5 May 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

28 August 2025

Energy

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Summary

Nuclear Whistleblowers Protection Act Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to prohibit employee reprisals for whistle blowing where an employee has: (1) notified the employer of a statutory violation; (2) opposed any unlawful practice; or (3) testified at any Federal or State proceeding regarding a statutory provision. Revises the definition of "employer" to include: (1) the Department of Energy; and (2) a contractor operating a Department of Energy facility. Extends from 30 days to one year the time period for filing an employee reprisal complaint. Provides that the remedies available to a complainant under other laws are not preempted by the remedies available under this Act. Requires the prominent posting of the provisions of this Act in any place of employment to which it applies. Authorizes the appropriate authorities to grant injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and exemplary damages. Sets forth sanctions for frivolous complaints.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 March 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 March 1988

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOE.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 March 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 May 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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