To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to modify requirements with respect to whistleblower complaints made by employees of an Office of Inspector General, and for other purposes.
Enhanced Whistleblower Engagement Act
This bill modifies requirements with respect to whistleblower protections for employees of an office of inspector general (OIG).
The bill specifies that the whistleblower protection coordinator in each OIG shall educate that office's employees on specified matters, including prohibitions against retaliation for protected disclosures and rights and remedies against such retaliation.
The bill also specifies that best practices developed by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency shall include best practices for the handling and consideration of protected disclosures and allegations of reprisal that are internal to an OIG.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 585.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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