Bill Title
To amend the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to amend the definition of whistleblower.
Committees
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Bill Summary
This bill expands the definition of a whistleblower with regards to securities law violations. Specifically, the bill extends protections from retaliation to individuals who assist in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigation of these violations or who make disclosures that are required or protected under any law subject to the SEC's jurisdiction. Currently, these protections apply only to individuals who report information directly to the SEC.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Date
July 9, 2019
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Whistleblower Protection Reform Act