S. 2896 · 117th Congress
Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tammy Duckworth
- Introduced
- 2021-09-29
- Latest action
- 2022-03-01 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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 whistleblower protection rights may be enforced against any employers (e.g., the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission).