House Committee Reviews Bill to Expand Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractors

DC government entities and DC-based organizations that receive federal contracts/grants are explicitly included in the definition of “protected individual.” That means DC contractor/grant workers gain the stronger anti-retaliation protections, while DC agencies and vendors may need policy and training updates.

Puerto Rico’s government entities and organizations receiving federal contracts/grants are explicitly covered. Workers tied to those contracts/grants get stronger protection for reporting waste or safety dangers and for refusing illegal orders. Employers may need to update policies to avoid retaliation.

Guam’s government entities and organizations receiving federal contracts/grants are explicitly covered in the protected-individual definition. Workers supporting federal projects in Guam would have stronger anti-retaliation protection; covered employers may need new training and reporting processes.

American Samoa’s government entities and organizations receiving federal contracts/grants are explicitly covered. Workers tied to federal-funded work gain stronger whistleblower protections; employers may have added compliance duties to prevent retaliation.

The Virgin Islands’ government entities and organizations receiving federal contracts/grants are explicitly covered. Workers gain stronger protection when reporting waste/safety dangers or refusing illegal orders; covered employers may need policy updates.

Northern Mariana Islands government entities and organizations receiving federal contracts/grants are explicitly covered. Workers gain stronger whistleblower protections; employers may need training and updated reporting/discipline rules to avoid retaliation.