113/s/42

. Upon introduction it was read twice and then referred to the.

Summary
The bill prohibits discharging or in any other manner discriminating against a whistleblower in terms and conditions of employment because: (1) the whistleblower provided information to the employer or the federal government concerning a violation of antitrust law or another criminal law committed in conjunction with a potential violation of antitrust law; or (2) the whistleblower participated in, or otherwise assisted, an investigation relating to such a violation.

Allows a whistleblower who alleges discharge or other discrimination to seek relief: (1) by filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or (2) if the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 180 days of filing such complaint, to bring an action at law or equity.

Entitles a whistleblower who prevails in any such action to all relief necessary to make such whistleblower whole.

Sponsor and Cosponsors
There 1 cosponsor of the bill.