Congress Moves to Strengthen Whistleblower Rights for Federal Contractors

December 2 – December 9, 2025

New legislative efforts, including H.R. 5578, aim to expand legal protections for federal contractors and grant recipients who report waste or illegal activity. These measures would prohibit retaliation and prevent companies from using forced arbitration to bypass whistleblower rights.

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Congress Proposes New Protections to Prevent Retaliation Against Government Contractors Who Report Waste or Fraud

S. 874

Congress moves to expand whistleblower protections for federal contractors, limits retaliation and forced arbitration

H.R. 5578

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