2 U.S.C. § 1317 — Prohibition of intimidation or reprisal

(a) In general It shall be unlawful for an employing office^* to intimidate, take reprisal against, or otherwise discriminate against, any covered employee^* because the covered employee^* has opposed any practice made unlawful by this chapter, or because the covered employee has initiated proceedings, made a charge, or testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in a hearing or other proceeding under this chapter. (b) Remedy The remedy available for a violation of subsection (a) shall be such legal or equitable remedy as may be appropriate to redress a violation of subsection (a).