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H.R. 5578119th CongressPassed one chamberLatest action Jul 21, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026
Introduced:
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The bill expands whistleblower protections to more federal contract and grant workers and bars retaliation orders by officials.
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This bill strengthens legal protections for whistleblowers working on federal contracts and grants, covering both defense-related and non-defense contractors. It expands who is protected to include subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, state and local government employees, tribal governments, and personal services workers, and it protects those who refuse orders that would break contract-related laws. It also blocks officials from ordering retaliation and prevents whistleblower rights from being waived in advance through contracts or arbitration agreements.
This affects employees, contractors, subcontractors, grantees, state and local governments, tribal governments, and federal officials involved in federal contracting, especially with the Defense Department or NASA.
The change is meant to make it harder to retaliate against people who report waste, fraud, abuse, or safety risks tied to federal contracts and grants.
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Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.