Bills · HR 8310
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8310Health
Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act
This bill creates federal protections for medical staff to report safety concerns and staffing issues without fear of being fired or sued by their employers.AI-written
INTRO APR 15· LAST ACTION APR 15
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AI-writtenProtects healthcare workers from being fired or punished for reporting safety risks and staffing shortages, while allowing whistleblowers to break their non-compete contracts.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWhen healthcare workers are afraid to speak up about safety issues, patients are at higher risk of medical errors or neglect. Currently, many workers fear that reporting a hospital's poor staffing or lack of supplies will lead to them being fired or blacklisted from the industry. This bill aims to change that culture by making it legally and financially risky for hospitals to silence their staff.
If this becomes law, it could lead to more transparency in the healthcare system and potentially better outcomes for patients. However, if it doesn't pass, healthcare workers may continue to feel forced to stay silent about dangerous conditions to protect their careers.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits retaliation against healthcare workers who report safety concerns to supervisors, government officials, or safety organizations.
It creates a nationwide standard of protection, ensuring workers don't have to choose between their ethics and their paycheck.
PROVISION 02
Creates a 'rebuttable presumption' that any punishment within 180 days of a safety report is retaliatory.
This shifts the burden of proof to the employer to show they had a valid reason for the punishment other than the safety report.
PROVISION 03
Voids non-compete agreements and NDAs for workers who report safety concerns.
It allows whistleblowers to find new jobs in their field without being blocked by previous contracts or gag orders.
PROVISION 04
Allows workers to sue for damages, legal fees, and up to $1 million in punitive damages.
The high financial penalty acts as a strong deterrent against hospitals attempting to silence critics.
PROVISION 05
Protects workers who go to the news media after waiting 90 days for internal action.
It provides a 'last resort' for workers to go public if their organization and the government fail to fix a dangerous situation.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 15
Introduced in House
APR 15
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8310
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 15, 2026
Last actionApr 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 15, 2026
House BillHR 8310Health
Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act
This bill creates federal protections for medical staff to report safety concerns and staffing issues without fear of being fired or sued by their employers.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 15, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
10%
READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
0
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