House Oversight Chairman James Comer, House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith, and House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan wrote to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) on Friday requesting an update on the Internal Revenue Service’s investigation into alleged retaliation against him. He sent a letter saying: two whistleblowers.

Tipster Gary Shapley claimed it was him. an ultimatum was given from the agency earlier this month. The three options were to leave his position as a supervisory special agent in Chicago and accept a job as a senior analyst in Washington, accept a pay cut and demotion to criminal investigator, or resign/retire.

Letter comes after watchdog Empower Oversight reported reported the allegation of retaliation to Congressional committees, noting that the OSC investigation into retaliation had recently begun and that Shapley had been passed over for two promotions for which he was eligible while awaiting the investigation.

“It took courage and bravery for SSA Shapley and SA (Joseph) Ziegler to report. “Because of the important disclosures, Americans learned how the IRS treats individuals differently based on their last name.” letter. “They made legally protected statements to Congress that resulted in relentless personal and professional attacks on them, but they did not hesitate.

“As this case rightfully attracts public attention, OSC must demonstrate to the whistleblower community that OSC will take appropriate and immediate action to confront whistleblowers,” they added.

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