Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act

HR 5792, the Offshore Oil and Gas Worker Whistleblower Protection Act, protects workers in offshore oil and gas operations who report safety violations or environmental concerns. It prohibits employers from firing, discriminating against, or retaliating against covered employees who report violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, unsafe conditions, or oil spill response issues. Employees can file complaints with the Department of Labor within 180 days of retaliation, triggering an investigation and potential remedies like reinstatement, double back pay, and expungement of negative records. The law applies to workers involved in exploration, production, spill cleanup, and related safety activities on or above the Outer Continental Shelf.