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Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025

12/10/2025, 12:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 874

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.

Current Status of Bill S 874

Bill S 874 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2025. Bill S 874 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 5, 2025.  Bill S 874's most recent activity was Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. as of December 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 874

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 874

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 874

A bill to ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes.
A bill to ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes.

Comments

Avianna Faircloth profile image

Avianna Faircloth

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8 months ago

This bill is gonna hurt my job.