To ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Gary C. Peters
D-MI | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Reported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Summary
What This Bill Does
Expands whistleblower protections for defense and NASA contractor employees to cover objecting to or refusing to participate in activities they reasonably believe violate law, not just disclosing evidence of violations.
Who Benefits and How
Contractor employees gain protection for objecting to illegal activities before they occur. Defense and NASA contractors benefit from clearer whistleblower framework. Government waste prevention improves through proactive protection.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Defense and NASA must implement expanded protections. Contractors may not retaliate for objection or refusal. Investigative processes must cover broader protected activities.
Key Provisions
- Protects objecting or refusing to participate in illegal activities
- Expands definition of protected individual beyond just employees
- Covers gross mismanagement, waste, and abuse of authority
- Applies to contracts, subcontracts, grants, and subgrants
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Expands whistleblower protections for defense and NASA contractors to include objecting to illegal activities
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Enable proactive whistleblowing before waste or fraud occurs"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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