萨班斯法案（2002）Sec.806.(2)

　　"(b)ENFORCEMENT ACTION.-

　　"(1)IN GENERAL.-A person who alleges discharge or other discrimination by any person in violation of subsection(a)may seek relief under subsection(c),by-

　　"(A)filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor;or

　　"(B)if the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 180 days of the filing of the complaint and there is no showing that such delay is due to the bad faith of the claimant,bringing an action at law or equity for de novo review in the appropriate district court of the United States,which shall have jurisdiction over such an action without regard to the amount in controversy.

　　"(2)PROCEDURE.-

　　"(A)IN GENERAL.-An action under paragraph(1)(A)shall be governed under the rules and procedures set forth in section 42121(b)of title 49,United States Code.

　　"(B)EXCEPTION.-Notification made under section 42121(b)(1)of title 49,United States Code,shall be made to the person named in the complaint and to the employer.

　　"(C)BURDENS OF PROOF.-An action brought under paragraph(1)(B)shall be governed by the legal burdens of proof set forth in section 42121(b)of title 49,United States Code.

　　"(D)STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.-An action under paragraph(1)shall be commenced not later than 90 days after the date on which the violation occurs.