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‘‘(B) stays and stay extensions obtained 
from the Board; and 
‘‘(7) the number of prohibited personnel prac-
tice complaints that result in— 
‘‘(A) a favorable action for the complain-
ant, categorized by actions with respect to whis-
tleblower reprisal cases and all other cases; and 
‘‘(B) a favorable outcome for the complain-
ant, categorized by outcomes with respect to 
whistleblower reprisal cases and all other cases. 
‘‘(b) The report required by subsection (a) shall in-
clude whatever recommendations for legislation or other 
action by Congress the Special Counsel may consider ap-
propriate.’’. 
(b) OSC PUBLIC INFORMATION.—Section 1219(a)(1) 
of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(1) a list of any noncriminal matter referred 
to an agency head under section 1213(c), together 
with— 
‘‘(A) the applicable transmittal of the mat-
ter 
to 
the 
agency 
head 
under 
section 
1213(c)(1); 
‘‘(B) any report from agency head under 
section 1213(c)(1)(B) relating to such matter; 
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‘‘(C) if appropriate, not otherwise prohib-
ited by law, and with the consent of the com-
plainant, any comments from the complainant 
under section 1213(e)(1) relating to the matter; 
and 
‘‘(D) the Special Counsel’s comments or 
recommendations under section 1213(e)(3) or 
(4) relating to the matter;’’. 
SEC. 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF SURVEY PILOT PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Office of Special Counsel 
shall design and establish a survey pilot program under 
which the Office shall conduct, with respect to fiscal years 
2017 and 2018, a survey of individuals who have filed a 
complaint or disclosure with the Office. The survey shall 
be designed to gather responses from the individuals for 
the purpose of collecting information and improving cus-
tomer service at various stages of the review or investiga-
tive process. The results of the survey shall be published 
in the annual report of the Office. 
(b) SUSPENSION OF OTHER SURVEYS.—During fiscal 
years 2017 and 2018, section 13 of Public Law 103–424 
shall have no force or effect. 
SEC. 8. PENALTIES UNDER THE HATCH ACT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7326 of title 5, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
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‘‘§ 7326. Penalties 
‘‘An employee or individual who violates section 7323 
or 7324 shall be subject to— 
‘‘(1) disciplinary action consisting of removal, 
reduction in grade, debarment from Federal employ-
ment for a period not to exceed 5 years, suspension, 
or reprimand; 
‘‘(2) an assessment of a civil penalty not to ex-
ceed $1,000; or 
‘‘(3) any combination of the penalties described 
in paragraph (1) or (2).’’. 
(b) APPLICATION.—The amendment made by sub-
section (a) shall apply to any violation of section 7323 or 
7324 of title 5, United States Code, occurring after the 
date of enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 9. REGULATIONS. 
Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Special Counsel shall prescribe such regu-
lations as may be necessary to perform the functions of 
the Special Counsel under subchapter II of chapter 12 of 
title 5, United States Code, including regulations nec-
essary to carry out sections 1213, 1214, and 1215 of such 
title, and any functions required due to the amendments 
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made by this Act. Such regulations shall be published in 
the Federal Register. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 21, 2016. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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