H.R. 2229 — Referred from Senate

IIB 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2229 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 16, 2017 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT 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. Passed the House of Representatives October 11, 2017.Karen L. Haas,Clerk