To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase whistleblower protections for members of the Armed Forces.
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 1997 - Amends Federal armed forces provisions to require that a member of the armed forces who submits an allegation of a retaliatory personnel action taken against such member due to the reporting of a wrongdoing by another member (whistleblowing) be assigned a judge advocate to represent such member during any proceedings or investigation in connection with such allegation. Requires such whistleblower provision to be posted in a prominent location in each military installation or vessel to which more than 100 military personnel are assigned.
Allows a member to make such an allegation within 120 (currently 60) days after the member becomes aware of the personnel action that is the subject of the allegation.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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