Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act
This bill strengthens protections for intelligence community whistleblowers by establishing an independent review panel for retaliation complaints, prohibiting security clearance revocation as retaliation, and creating a secure channel for reporting directly to congressional intelligence committees.
Discussion (5)
I propose adding explicit protections to prevent misuse beyond the original intent.
Add explicit scope limitations
+ Proposed Text
New Section 9: "Nothing herein authorizes action beyond enumerated purposes. Implementing regulations require notice-and-comment rulemaking."
Funding levels should be adjusted for inflation and regional cost differences.
Adjust funding for inflation and regional costs
+ Proposed Text
Section 5(a) amended: "Funding adjusted annually per CPI, with regional cost-of-living adjustments per BLS data."
This aligns with what experts have been recommending for years. The evidence base is strong.
I propose adding explicit protections to prevent misuse beyond the original intent.
Add explicit scope limitations
+ Proposed Text
New Section 9: "Nothing herein authorizes action beyond enumerated purposes. Implementing regulations require notice-and-comment rulemaking."
This is a bipartisan issue both sides should agree on. Let's not let perfect be the enemy of good.