S.4631

Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026

Chamber Passed·5/21/26

Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026 strengthens protections for whistleblowers, including contractors, against reprisals.

The Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026 aims to ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a federal employee orders a reprisal. The bill prohibits the discharge, demotion, or discrimination against a protected individual for refusing to obey an order that would require them to violate a law, rule, or regulation related to any contract, subcontract, grant, or subgrant.

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Passed the Senate · May 21
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The House
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History

May 21

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452-2454; text: CR S2452-2454)

May 21

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 21

House

Received in the House.