Pilot program for enhancement of contractor employee whistleblower. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 20. The 20 national defense authorization act 20 ndaa, 1 one of the first bills signed into law this year, extends the whistleblower protections available to employees of government contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients. Middle tier acquisition mta is an rapid acquisition interim approach that focuses on delivering capability in a period of 25 years. It was last amended by the public law listed in the as amended through note above. President obama on january 2, 20, created a fouryear pilot program for the enhancement of contractor. Whistlerblower rights sep 20 a this contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on contractor employee whistleblower protections established at 41 u. Pilot program for enhancement of contractor employee whistleblower pro. The law establishes a pilot program for the period ending on january 1, 2017. Grantees are hereby given notice that the 48 cfr section 3. On december 26, 20, president barack obama signed the bill into law.
Section 1078 of national defense authorization act ndaa. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 legislative. Effective on the date that is 45 days after the date on which the report under section 141c3 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 is submitted to the congressional defense committees, the secretary shall. To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the department of defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the department of energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Aug 07, 2014 employee whistleblower protections established at 41 u. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2012. Section 141d of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 public law 112239. Section 828 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 extended whistleblower protections to employees of government contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients. The full title is an act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 20 for military activities of the department of defense, for military construction, and for defense. Section 330 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 public law 110181. Check out our blogs on the ndaa, including information on indefinite detention, shaheen.
Pilot program for enhancement of employee whistleblower. Section 828 of the ndaa of 20 established a four year pilot program that extends protection to most contractors previously excluded in the past. What contractors should know about the fy 20 national defense authorization act by david a. The national defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 ndaa, p. This act may be cited as the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 20. Redesignation of sections and chapters of subtitle d of title 10, united. General term and condition grantees are hereby given notice that the 48 cfr section 3. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives.
Government printing office page 1631 national defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 page 126 stat. Jan 01, 2016 employee whistleblower protections established at 41 u. In january of this year, president obama signed the national defense authorization act ndaa fy 20. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2014. Fy2012 ndaa section 818 implications for contractors. The national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2014 h. An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 20 for military activities of. This publication is a compilation of the text of public law 112239. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 public law 112239 as amended through p. This act may be cited as the national defense authorization.
Information about the program can be found at 41 u. Update to the below summary of the national defense. Whistleblower protection frequently asked questions doi oig. For the purposes of this section, the term appropriate congressional. The 20 national defense authorization act extends the whistleblower protections available to employees of government contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients. Paragraph c of section 828 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 20. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2018. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2008 bajohnson on prod1pc69 with hearing verdate aug 31 2005 06. The national defense authorization act ndaa for fiscal year 20 short title is a united states federal law which specifies the budget and expenditures of the united states department of defense for fiscal year 20. The law prohibits reprisal against employees of contractors, subcontractors, or grantees for coming forward with information that they reasonably believe is.
I have approved this annual defense authorization legislation, as i have in previous years, because it authorizes essential support for service members and their families, renews vital national security programs, and helps ensure that the united states will continue to have the strongest. General term and condition federal acquisition regulations. L 166 is a united states federal law which specifies the budget and expenditures of the united states department of defense dod for fiscal year 2014. Senate committee on armed services completes markup of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2015. Statement on signing the national defense authorization. National defense authorization act for fiscal year.
Committed to the committee of the whole house on the. Statement on signing the national defense authorization act. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2011 2010. To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 20 for military activities of the depart. The amendments made by subsection a enacting this section shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this act jan. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 p. While employees of contractors already enjoyed some protections, such as under the false claims acts antiretaliation provision, the new law considerably expands whistleblower protections for millions of non. Section 827 changes are applicable to dod, nasa, and the coast guard.
Senate committee on armed services reach agreement with house counterparts regarding the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2015. The law includes a number of provisions related to leave and personnel actions. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 wikipedia. Section 1078 of national defense authorization act ndaa for fiscal year 20 public law 112239 by smithmundt news on july 29, 20. Section 828 institutes a pilot whistleblower protection program for. In 20 the federal government enacted a pilot program, effective until january 1, 2017, providing protections for employees against reprisal for certain whistleblowing activities in connection with federal grants and contracts. The defense bill has some important implications for civil liberties some good, some bad, and some downright ugly. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of. Under the pilot program, whistleblower protections are extended to all contractors and subcontractors other than those working for the dod, nasa, coast guard, or elements of the intelligence community. What contractors should know about the fy 20 national. Dod, gsa, and nasa are issuing an interim rule amending the federal acquisition regulation far to implement a section of the national defense authorization act ndaa for fiscal year fy 20 that addresses the allowability of legal costs incurred by a contractor or subcontractor related to a. Fy 2015 national defense authorization act united states. Levininhofe statement on national defense authorization act for fy15. Department of education a contractor, subcontractor, or grantee of a contract, subcontract, or grant awarded or modified, or task order entered, on or after july 1, 20, who has been reprised against for reporting information i reasonably believe.
It became part of the senates version of the authorization act, passed on 1 december and subject to conference with the house. Ndaa 2014 was a united states federal law that specified the budget and expenditures of the united states department of defense dod for fiscal year 2014. Each agency will amend its federal acquisition regulation supplement to incorporate these provisions. Modification of requirement to preserve certain c5 aircraft. While the provisions of the program are summarized below, more detailed information. While the provisions of the program are summarized below, more detailed information about rights and remedies under the. The pilot program is mandated by section 828, entitled pilot program for enhancement of contractor employee whistleblower protections, of the national defense authorization act ndaa for fiscal year fy 20 pub. Update to the below summary of the national defense authorization. Specht january 7, 20 on january 2, 20, president obama signed into law the national defense authorization act for fy. Usfws financial assistance award terms and conditions. Section 8062g1 of title 10, united states code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence.
Each notification provided pursuant to subsection a shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the department of defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the department of energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. General terms and conditions medicaid fraud control. Here is a snapshot of what the 20 ndaa means for civil liberties. I have approved this annual defense authorization legislation, as i have in previous years, because it authorizes essential support for service members and their families, renews vital national security programs, and helps ensure that the united states will. The national defense authorization act ndaa for fiscal year 20 short title is a united states federal law which specifies the budget and expenditures of. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, section 1. The full title is an act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 20 for military activities of the department of. Fish and wildlife service financial assistance award. The ndaa is a huge federal law that among other things specifies. National defense authorization act for fiscal year 2011. Section 828 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 20 extended whistleblower protections to employees of government contractors, subcontractors, and grant recipients as part of a 4 year pilot program.
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