S. 2285 · 109th Congress

Whistleblower Empowerment, Security, and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2006

Stage: In committee
Sponsor: Frank Lautenberg
Introduced: 2006-02-14
Latest action: 2006-03-28 · Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia.

Subjects

Congress

Appropriations

Government operations and politics

Civil actions and liability

Law

Members of Congress

Federal officials

Administrative remedies

Armed Forces and National Security

Economics and Public Finance

Crime and Law Enforcement

Murder

Congressional reporting requirements

Federal employees

Victims of crimes

Congressional investigations

Governmental investigations

Fraud

Government contractors

Waste in government spending

Grievance procedures

Witnesses

Evidence (Law)

Fines (Penalties)

Misconduct in office

Confidential communications

Disciplining of employees

Removal of officials

Informers

Leave of absence

Security clearances

Intelligence officers

Whistle blowing

Inspectors general

Damages

Legal fees

Reprogramming of appropriated funds

Dismissal of employees

Congressional witnesses

Special prosecutors