Senate Bill Protects Whistleblower Clearances

S. 372, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009, passed the U.S. Senate on December 10. The bill calls for the establishment of procedures to ensure that government whistleblowers can challenge any adverse action taken with regard to their security clearances. A Board is established to review and rectify such instances of retribution.

For details, click the link above and search the text of the bill for “clearance.”

Filed Under: Reform, Laws & Regulations, Adverse Actions