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BillHR 5578 · 119

Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025

Introduced
Sep 26, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 2, 2025

Bill Summary

Expands protections for government contractors who report wrongdoing, requiring stronger safeguards against retaliation. Requires federal agencies to inform contractors about these protections.

Sponsored By

Robert Garcia
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 26, 2025
  2. Dec 2, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects government contractors, providing them with increased protections against job loss, harassment, or other negative consequences for reporting fraud, waste, or abuse. It also impacts federal agencies, which must implement and communicate these new protections to contractors.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedSep 26, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 2, 2025
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.