US·Bill·118th Congress
S 1112
Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act
Introduced 2023-03-30Last action 2023-03-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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Died in committee
The 118th Congress ended on 2025-01-03. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.
Legislative Progress
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Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed
Action History
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2023-03-30 · Senate
Introduced in Senate
2023-03-30 · Library of Congress
Summary
Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act
This bill revises protections for the rights of whistleblowers of nuclear safety violations. Specifically, the bill clarifies that employees of either the Department of Energy (DOE) or the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) may seek civil remedies if their employers discriminate against them for blowing the whistle on nuclear safety violations.
Full Bill Text
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/s/1112