H. R. 985 - MSPB Watch

12345678928those described in subsection (a), to which an individualdescribed in subsection (a) might otherwise be entitledunder law.‘‘(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall take effectas of the date of the enactment of this section.’’.(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sectionsfor chapter 23 of title 5, United States Code, is amendedby striking the items relating to sections 2304 and 2305,respectively, and by inserting the following:‘‘2304. Prohibited personnel practices affecting the Transportation Security Administration.‘‘2305. Responsibility of the Government Accountability Office.‘‘2306. Coordination with certain other provisions of law.’’.101112131415161718192021SEC. 13. CLARIFICATION OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS RE-LATING TO SCIENTIFIC AND OTHER RE-SEARCH.Section 2302 of title 5, United States Code, isamended by adding at the end the following:‘‘(f) As used in section 2302(b)(8), the term ‘abuseof authority’ includes—‘‘(1) any action that compromises the validityor accuracy of federally funded research or analysis;and‘‘(2) the dissemination of false or misleadingscientific, medical, or technical information.’’.ycherry on PROD1PC64 with BILLS•HR 985 RHVerDate Aug 31 2005 22:24 Mar 09, 2007 Jkt 059200 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\H985.RH H985