Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H2510)

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Official summary

Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Mar 14, 2007

Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 985 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] · D–FL

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Mar 14, 2007
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H2510)
House roll call 146 · Individual votes
Mar 14, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 14, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 146).(text: CR H2510)
House roll call 146 · Individual votes
Mar 14, 2007
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 145). (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
House roll call 145 · Individual votes
Mar 14, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 239.
Mar 14, 2007
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2510-2515)
Mar 13, 2007
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
Mar 13, 2007
All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived eexcept those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the bill, modified by the amendments recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.
Mar 13, 2007
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-48, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
Mar 13, 2007
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-48, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
Mar 13, 2007
Introduced in House

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 985 · Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007

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Objective

Analyze H.Res.239 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.239, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/239

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-03-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres239/BILLS-110hres239eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.239 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

Fairness and public impact

Progressive lens

Examine H.Res.239 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.239, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/239

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-03-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres239/BILLS-110hres239eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.239 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

Institutions and government scope

Conservative lens

Examine H.Res.239 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.239, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/239

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-03-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres239/BILLS-110hres239eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.239 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

Liberty lens

Examine H.Res.239 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss H.Res.239, 110th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/239

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2007-03-14.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres239/BILLS-110hres239eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:24:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.239 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.