Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025

TL;DR (AI)

• The bill expands protection from reprisal for disclosures by individuals working with Department of Defense and National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts, including contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and their employees.
• The bill prohibits executive branch officials from requesting contractors to engage in reprisal against protected individuals and allows for disciplinary action against officials who do so.
• The bill enhances protection for non-defense contractors from reprisal for disclosing certain information, including gross mismanagement or abuse of authority, and establishes procedures for investigating and addressing reprisals.