Strengthen legal protections for government contractors who report waste fraud or abuse.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025?
As of May 20, 2026, S. 4631 has passed the Senate and is waiting for the House of Representatives to schedule a vote. The House leadership controls the timing of this action, and bills that pass one chamber often fail to become law. This effort remains stalled in the legislative process because the House has not yet acted on the proposal.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026 (S. 4631 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1524 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1524 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Gary Peters (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
