S. 2057 would reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, and it would modify the procedures of the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inFederal Merit System Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 to editauthorize appropriations for FY2008-FY2010 for the wikiMerit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and be the firstOffice of Special Counsel (OSC).

Repudiates assertions that federal employees are not protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Expresses the sense of Congress that discrimination on such basis against federal employees and applicants is currently prohibited. Prohibits any federal employee who has authority to provide a detailed summarytake, direct, recommend, or approve any personnel action from discriminating for or against any federal employee or applicant on such basis.

Revises procedures of the bill!)MSPB and OSC, including by requiring the MSPB to use the National Labor Relations Board model for procedural due process and by requiring the OSC to prescribe regulations necessary to receive and investigate allegations of prohibited personnel practices.

Requires the Special Council to have professional experience that demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to protecting the merit based civil service.

Requires the OSC to publish specified whistleblower disclosures and reports.

Sets forth MSPB and OSC reporting requirements with respect to incidences of prohibited personnel practices.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 9/17/2007: Referred to edit the wikiSenate committee. Status: Read twice and be the firstreferred to update the status of the bill!)Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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