A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2021 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the important role dairy plays in a healthy diet and the exceptional work of dairy producers in being stewards of the land and livestock.
- Last Action
- 6/24/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-04Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2021-02-04Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-04 (00)
COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act
This bill establishes whistleblower protections for government contractors and private sector workers who may witness waste, fraud, or abuse or be victims of misconduct with respect to a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic-related program, project, or activity. Specifically, employers may not discharge, demote, or otherwise discriminate against such protected individuals who disclose information concerning fraud, misuse, or other misconduct related to COVID-19 program funds. A protected individual may submit to the Department of Labor a complaint alleging a violation of these protections and Labor may adjudicate such complaints and award relief in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower procedures.
Cosponsors (14)
- Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
- Edward Markey (D-MA)
- Tina Smith (D-MN)
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
- Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Bernard Sanders (I-VT)
- Richard Durbin (D-IL)
- Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
Subjects
- Administrative remedies
- Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Evidence and witnesses
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Health programs administration and funding
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Public contracts and procurement
- Right of privacy
- State and local government operations
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