HR 6093 · 117th Congress · Commerce

FTC Whistleblower Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-11-30· Sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.(2021-12-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats