HR. 5578Introduced
Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expand whistleblower protections for federal contractor and grant recipient employees to cover refusing unlawful orders, extend coverage to intelligence community and certain government employees, and bar predispute arbitration waivers
Key points
- Prohibit arbitration waivers
- Authorize discipline for reprisal requests
- Expand protected employee coverage
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-07-21 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.
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