Aviation Whistleblower Protection Act of 1988

A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide protection for aviation whistleblowers.

Subjects

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

(Measure passed House, amended)

Aviation Whistleblower Protection Act of 1988 - Amends the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to prohibit discriminatory adverse employment actions against certain employees who alert government officials to civil aircraft safety hazards. Sets forth a grievance and investigation procedure for violations of this Act. Requires the employers of such employees to keep the safety hotline telephone number administered by the Federal Aviation Administration conspicuously posted in the workplace.

Includes certain baggage and air freight personnel within the purview of this Act.

Requires the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to: (1) ensure that the safety telephone hotline is staffed by on-duty personnel on a daily, 24-hour basis; and (2) report to the Congress respecting such hotline staffing within six months of the date of enactment of this Act.

Subjects violators of this Act to civil penalties.

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Related Legislation

H.R. 3812A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to protect employees and promote aircraft safety.
1988-08-09See H.R.5073.
Related
H.R. 4023A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide protection for employees of air carriers who engage in whistleblowing activities relating to air carrier safety.
1988-08-09See H.R.5073.
Related
H.R. 4113Aviation Whistleblower Protection Act of 1988
1988-08-09See H.R.5073.
Related

Legislative Actions

1988-07-14
Introduced in House
1988-07-14
Introduced in House
1988-07-14
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
1988-07-28
Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.
1988-07-28
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1988-07-28
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Aviation Prior to Referral (Apr 27, 88). Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 100-54.
1988-07-28
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
1988-08-09
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1988-08-09
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
1988-08-12
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 100-883.
1988-08-12
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 100-883.
1988-08-12
Placed on Union Calendar No: 522.
1988-09-13

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