S. 585—Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
S. 585 - Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
Hearing Information
Amendment Deadline
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 10:00am H-312, The Capitol View Announcement »
Meeting Information
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 5:00pm H-313, The Capitol View Announcement »
Video
Bill Text
Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 (as engrossed in Senate)
:: Section-by-Section Summary PDF
S. Rept. 115-44PDF
Report from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearing Documents
Rule PDF
H. Rept. 115-345PDF
Rule Information
COMMITTEE ACTION:
REPORTED BY RECORD VOTE of 8-3 on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.
FLOOR ACTION ON H. RES. 562:
Agreed to by record vote of 234-185, after agreeing to the previous questions by record vote of 227-190 on Wednesday, October 11, 2017.
MANAGERS: Collins/Polis
1. Closed rule.
2. Provides one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
3. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
4. Provides that the bill shall be considered as read.
5. Waives all points of order against provisions in the bill.
6. Provides one motion to recommit.
7. Section 2 provides that on any legislative day during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017: the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment.
8. Section 3 provides that the Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2.
9. Section 4 provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of October 12, 2017, or October 13, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules and that the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section.
Amendments (click each header to sort table ▲▼ by that column)
| # | Version # | Sponsor(s) | Party | Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Version 1 | Cummings (MD) | Democrat | Late Addresses specific concerns of constitutionality raised by the Administration by revising provisions regarding mandatory disciplinary procedures to ensure that managers who violate whistleblowers’ rights will be held accountable. | Submitted |
| 2 | Version 1 | Cummings (MD) | Democrat | Late Protects the privacy of whistleblowers who commit suicide by requiring the permission of the whistleblower's next of kin before the agency head can disclose details about the whistleblower and his or her death. | Submitted |
| 3 | Version 1 | Cummings (MD) | Democrat | Late Expands protections for employees who suffer retaliation and discrimination by establishing a system to track the resolution of complaints, expanding transparency regarding findings of discrimination or retaliation, and ensuring that individuals who run programs that protect employees from retaliation and discrimination report directly to agency heads. Prohibits nondisclosure agreements that seek to restrict employee disclosures of waste, fraud, or abuse to Congress, Office of Special Counsel, or Inspectors General. | Submitted |
Committee Votes
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 119
Motion by Ms. Slaughter to make in order and provide the appropriate waivers to amendment #1, offered by Rep. Cummings (MD), which addresses specific concerns of constitutionality raised by the Administration by revising provisions regarding mandatory disciplinary procedures to ensure that managers who violate whistleblowers’ rights will be held accountable. Defeated: 3–8
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 120
Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order and provide the appropriate waivers to amendment #2, offered by Rep. Cummings (MD), which protects the privacy of whistleblowers who commit suicide by requiring the permission of the whistleblower's next of kin before the agency head can disclose details about the whistleblower and his or her death. Defeated: 3–8
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 121
Motion by Mr. Polis to make in order and provide the appropriate waivers to amendment # 3, offered by Rep. Cummings (MD), which expands protections for employees who suffer retaliation and discrimination by establishing a system to track the resolution of complaints, expanding transparency regarding findings of discrimination or retaliation, and ensuring that individuals who run programs that protect employees from retaliation and discrimination report directly to agency heads. Prohibits nondisclosure agreements that seek to restrict employee disclosures of waste, fraud, or abuse to Congress, Office of Special Counsel, or Inspectors General. Defeated: 3–8
Rules Committee Record Vote No. 122
Motion by Mr. Cole to report the rule. Adopted: 8-3