House
Apr 20, 1987

A bill to provide to employees of Government contractors protection against reprisal for disclosure to an appropriate Government official of information which the employee reasonably believes evidences misconduct relating to the contract with the Government.

Summary

Official

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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Introduced(3/19/87)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

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PS

Mr. SCHROEDER

(D) CO – 1

Cosponsors (22)

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Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

Apr 20, 1987