; or (ii) 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. (C) Procedure (i) In general An action under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall be governed under the rules and procedures set forth in section 42121(b) of title 49, United States Code. (ii) 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. (iii) Burdens of proof An action brought under subparagraph (B)(ii) shall be governed by the legal burdens of proof set forth in section 42121(b) of title 49, United States Code. (iv) Statute of limitations An action under subparagraph (B) shall be commenced not later than 180 days after the date on which the violation occurs, or after the date on which the whistleblower became aware of the violation. (v) Jury trial A party to an action brought under subparagraph (B) shall be entitled to trial by jury. (D) Remedies Any whistleblower who prevails in any action brought under this paragraph shall be entitled to all relief necessary to make the whistleblower whole, including— (i) reinstatement with the same seniority status that the whistleblower would have had, but for the discrimination; (ii) 2 times the amount of back pay otherwise owed to the whistleblower, with interest; (iii) consequential and compensatory damages; (iv) special damages, including damages for emotional distress and reputational harm