House
Apr 20, 1987A 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.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(3/19/87)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
PS
Mr. SCHROEDER
(D) CO – 1
Cosponsors (22)
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Apr 20, 1987