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Lloyd–La Follette Act
The mechanism of shielding US civil workers from unjustified or coercive dismissal started by codifying "just cause" requirements previously expressed in presidential orders. The Act notes that it is not possible to intervene with or refuse "the right of workers" to supply information either to the House of Congress, or to a committee. It protected the right of federal workers to exchange information directly with Congress.
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Whistleblower Protection Act
The legislation has been implemented to shield federal employees from retaliation who report government waste, bribery or an abuse of power. The purpose of this policy is to enhance and expand the safety of federal employees ' rights, to avoid reprisals and to help eliminate corruption within the government by requiring employees not to be adversely affected by prohibited staff practices. https://www.history.com/news/whistleblowers-law-founding-fathers -
Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protections Act
The protocol was founded by the whistleblower who raised questions about Trump's appeal to the Ukrainian president, in that he lodged a complaint to the U.S. Department of inspector general. It provides IC personnel with the means to send complaints to Congress or details relating to urgent matters.
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Tax Relief and Healthcare Act
The FCA expressly forbids the prosecution of tax-fraud lawsuits, so the Congress passed the Tax Relief and Healthcare Act in 2006. IRS Whistleblower Office was formally opened in 2007. The Act also provides some other provisions, such as the right to anonymously disclose tax-related crimes. It also keeps the specifics of a settlement private.
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Affordable Care Act
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, generally known as the Affordable Care Act ( ACA) or Obamacare Act, is a federal statute of the United States passed by the 111th United States Congress and signed into law on March 23 , 2010, by President Barack Obama. The legislation incorporates a list of regulations relating to health.
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Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
President Barack Obama signed it into law on 4 January 2011. The FSMA has granted new authority to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate the way food is produced, harvested, and processed. The legislation gives the FDA a range of new rights, including legal authority to recall, which the agency has been pursuing for years.
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Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
WPEA extended immunity for federal intelligence workers and those with security clearance. The legislation expanded the rights of government employees who report evidence of waste, fraud or violence. WPEA provides expanded security for government whistleblowers by expanding the scope of protection and judicial review.
https://www.justice.gov/pardon/whistleblower-protection-enhancement-act
