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S.582: Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 8, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in House - Aug. 4, 2017
- Engrossed in Senate - Aug. 1, 2017
- Reported to Senate - May 18, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - March 8, 2017
Bill Summary
Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) The Office of Special (OSC) is an independent investigative and prosecutorial agency that protects federal employees from retaliation for whistle-blower disclosures and prohibited personnel practices. This bill expands the scope of OSC's authority by authorizing it: (1) to have timely access to material that relates to an investigation involving whistle-blower disclosures and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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| Aug. 4, 2017 |
Received in the House.
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| Aug. 2, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Aug. 1, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. |
| Aug. 1, 2017 |
The committee amendments agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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| Aug. 1, 2017 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4687-4694)
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| May 18, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.
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| May 18, 2017 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 115-74.
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| March 15, 2017 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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| March 8, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| March 8, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) |