Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2010
Latest action · Jul 30, 2010 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1574, H.R. 5851 is laid on the table.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 26, 2010
- Passed HouseJul 30, 2010
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Prohibits an employer from discharging, discriminating, against, or engaging in retaliatory actions against specified employees who: (1) report to a government official any violation or unsafe condition under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act; (2) testify or participate in a proceeding concerning such violation; (3) reported an illness, injury, or unsafe condition related to the employer's activities to the employer or a state or federal government official; (4) refused to perform duties, or exercised stop work authority, based upon a good faith belief that performing such duties could result in injury to or impairment of the health of the covered employee or other employees, or cause an oil spill to the environment; or (5) objected to, or refused to participate in any activity, policy, practice, or assigned task that the employee reasonably believed to be in violation of such Act.
Sets forth complaint filing procedures with the Secretary of Labor regarding such retaliation.
Requires the Secretary to investigate and determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the complaint has merit and notify in writing the complainant and the employer regarding the Secretary's findings.
Authorizes a civil action to require compliance with this Act.
Requires employers to: (1) post a notice approved by the Secretary of Labor explaining employee rights and remedies under this Act in a conspicuous location in the place of employment where employees frequent; (2) provide training to employees about their rights under this Act within 30 days of employment, and at least once annually; and (3) provide employees with a card containing a toll free telephone number at the Department of Labor to get information or file a complaint.
Directs the Secretary of Labor, within 30 days after enactment of this Act, to designate agency officials to receive, investigate, and adjudicate complaints concerning violations under this Act.
Recorded votes 2
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 506 | On Passage | Passed315–93 | Jul 30, 2010 |
| House 505 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed171–234 | Jul 30, 2010 |
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 26, 2010 to Jul 29, 2010, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | Edward J. Markey | Original | Jul 26, 2010 |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Jul 29, 2010 | |
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Jul 29, 2010 |
Actions 19
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 30, 2010Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6552-6555)
- Jul 30, 2010Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1574. (consideration: CR H6486-6492)
- Jul 30, 2010DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kline (MN) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House with an amendment to insert a new section in the bill entitled "Whistleblower Protection for Certain Offshore Workers."
- Jul 30, 2010DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5851.
- Jul 30, 2010Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1574 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3534) to provide greater efficiencies, transparency, returns, and accountability in the administration of Federal mineral and energy resources by consolidating administration of various Federal energy minerals | Procedurally related | Jul 30, 2010 |
| HR 5749 | Offshore Worker Whistleblower Protection Act | Related bill | Oct 13, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Labor and Employment.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 26, 2010Introduced in House
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