Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025

3/7/2025, 4:53 PM
Congress
119

Number
S - 874

Introduced on
2025-03-05

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Gary C. Peters

Variations and Revisions

3/5/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 874, also known as the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act, aims to protect whistleblowers, including contractors, from retaliation when they report misconduct or illegal activities within the federal government. The bill specifically addresses situations where a federal employee orders reprisal against a whistleblower.

The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that individuals who come forward with information about wrongdoing are not punished or retaliated against for speaking out. This protection is crucial in maintaining transparency and accountability within the government.

The Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act seeks to strengthen existing laws that protect whistleblowers and provide them with the necessary support and resources to report misconduct without fear of repercussions. By safeguarding whistleblowers from retaliation, the bill aims to encourage more individuals to come forward with valuable information that can help prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in government operations. Overall, Bill 119 s 874 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to uphold the rights of whistleblowers and promote a culture of accountability and integrity within the federal government.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action3/5/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.