FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021
Summary
FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021 This bill provides protections and incentives for whistleblowers who disclose information about, or refuse to participate in, an activity they reasonably believe is a potential violation of any law, rule, or regulation enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. Specifically, it prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers and provides monetary incentives for information that leads to administrative or judicial actions that result in sanctions exceeding $1 million.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Nov 30, 2021
Last action Dec 1, 2021
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Committee
2
Dec 1, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
lower
Nov 30, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Nov 30, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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