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Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act

This act aims to protect offshore oil and gas workers who report safety or environmental violations. It shields them from dismissal or discrimination for disclosing information about irregularities, and outlines procedures for filing complaints and seeking remedies. This allows employees to feel safer reporting hazards, potentially improving workplace safety and environmental protection.
Key points
Offshore oil and gas workers are protected from dismissal or punishment for reporting violations of safety, health, or environmental regulations.
The act allows employees to report unsafe working conditions or refuse tasks that could lead to injury or an oil spill.
If an employee's rights are violated, they can file a complaint with the Department of Labor, which will investigate and may order reinstatement, compensation, and legal fee coverage.
Employers are required to inform employees of their rights under this act and provide training on these rights.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9403
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Process start date: 2022-12-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9403.

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 2022-12-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Offshore oil and gas workers are protected from dismissal or punishment for reporting violations of safety, health, or environmental regulations.
  • The act allows employees to report unsafe working conditions or refuse tasks that could lead to injury or an oil spill.
  • If an employee's rights are violated, they can file a complaint with the Department of Labor, which will investigate and may order reinstatement, compensation, and legal fee coverage.
  • Employers are required to inform employees of their rights under this act and provide training on these rights.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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.

CATEGORIES

Labor Environment Security