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H.R.4816: Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 13, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Whistleblower Programs Improvement Act This bill expands whistleblower protections with regard to commodities and securities law violations. Specifically, the bill extends protections from retaliation to individuals who (1) assist in a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) investigation of these violations, (2) make disclosures that are required or protected under any law subject to the CFTC's jurisdiction, or (3) provide information to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 13, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
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Oct. 23, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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.
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Oct. 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Cynthia Axne (D-Iowa) |