US HB8226 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on September 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-11 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-11 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits employers from retaliating against certain employees who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government. Among other things, the bill sets forth provisions that authorize an employee to seek relief by filing a complaint with the Department of Labor or to bring an action in U.S. district court if the individual alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer who violates the prohibition against retaliation.
Title
Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Rep. Joseph Neguse [D-CO] | Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] | Rep. James Sensenbrenner [R-WI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 2020-09-11 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB2258 (Same As) 2020-12-23 - Became Public Law No: 116-257.
Subjects
Administrative remedies
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Competition and antitrust
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Competition and antitrust
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Employment discrimination and employee rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8226/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8226/BILLS-116hr8226ih.pdf |
