; (D) commenced, caused to be commenced, or is about to commence or cause to be commenced a proceeding under this title; (E) testified, or is about to testify, in a proceeding under this title; or (F) assisted or participated, or is about to assist or participate, in any manner in a proceeding under this title or in any other action to carry out the purposes of this title. (2) Enforcement action (A) In general An employee covered by this section who alleges discrimination by an employer in violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action governed by the rules and procedures, legal burdens of proof, and remedies applicable under subsections (d) through (h) of section 20109 of title 49, United States Code. (B) District court review An employee who brings an action under subparagraph (A) may seek review by a district court of the United States as set forth in subsection (d)(3) of section 20109 of title 49, United States Code, not later than 90 days after receiving a written final determination by the Secretary of Labor. (3) Prohibited personnel practices affecting the Department (A) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual holding or applying for a position within the Department shall be covered by— (i) paragraphs (1), (8), and (9) of section 2302(b) of title 5, United States Code; (ii) any provision of law implementing paragraph (1), (8), or (9) of section 2302(b) of title 5, United States Code, by providing any right or remedy available to an employee or applicant for employment in the civil service