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Whistleblower Protection and Federal Agency Operations Improvement

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution outlines the procedures for considering three important bills. One aims to limit exceptions in federal hiring, another strengthens protections for government whistleblowers, and the third improves the operations of the Census Bureau. Citizens may experience the impact of these changes through increased transparency in hiring, better protection for informants, and more efficient statistical data collection.
Key points
Enhanced protection for individuals reporting misconduct in federal agencies, potentially encouraging more disclosures.
Improved operations of the Census Bureau, which could lead to more accurate data and better public planning.
Limits on non-competitive hiring in federal civil service, aiming for increased fairness and transparency.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-09-14
For 219
Against 209
Abstain 0
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1339
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2022-09-13
Voting date: 2022-09-14
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 425
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 302) to impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify and enhance protections for Federal Government whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8326) to amend title 13, United States Code, to improve the operations of the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1339.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Enhanced protection for individuals reporting misconduct in federal agencies, potentially encouraging more disclosures.
  • Improved operations of the Census Bureau, which could lead to more accurate data and better public planning.
  • Limits on non-competitive hiring in federal civil service, aiming for increased fairness and transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 209 (Roll no. 425). (text: CR H7804-7805)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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