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H.R. 7245 (117th)

PCAOB Whistleblower Protection Act of 2022

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Introduced

28 March 2022

Last action

28 March 2022 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]

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Summary

PCAOB Whistleblower Protection Act of 2022 This bill establishes a whistleblower protection program at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Specifically, individuals reporting information to the PCAOB regarding securities law violations relating to audits (1) are protected from retaliation by an employer, and (2) could be eligible for a monetary reward. The reward program applies to individuals who voluntarily report original information that results in the PCAOB imposing civil penalties exceeding $250,000.

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Timeline

  1. 28 March 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 March 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 March 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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