H.R. 2229 — Introduced in House

I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2229 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2017Mr. Cummings (for himself and Mr. Farenthold) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide permanent authority for judicial review of certain Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the All Circuit Review Act. 2. Judicial review of Merit Systems Protection Board decisions relating to whistleblowers (a) In general Section 7703(b)(1)(B) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking During the 5-year period beginning on the effective date of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012, a petition and inserting A petition. (b) Director review Section 7703(d)(2) of such title is amended by striking During the 5-year period beginning on the effective date of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012, this paragraph and inserting This paragraph.