Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
Official title: “To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it without objection on May 25, 2017. No individual votes are recorded.
The House passed it 420 to 0 on October 12, 2017, with 13 members who did not vote.
It became law on October 26, 2017.
The question on the official record: House, “On Passage”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 232 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| House Democrats | 188 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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