Whistleblower Bill Reintroduced

Legislation (S-274) offered in the Senate would broaden job protections for federal employees who make whistleblowing disclosures designed to overcome several court rulings that whistleblower advocates say have narrowed those rights. Predecessor versions have been offered in the last several Congresses of the bill, which would make clear that disclosures about information learned in the course of regular job duties are covered by whistleblower protections, and would loosen restrictions on where disclosures may be made and still protected. The Senate last year adopted similar language as an amendment to a defense bill but the language was dropped after the White House objected.