What does Preamble of HR 7824 do?

This bill aims to extend whistleblower protections to individuals who disclose misuse of Federal funds. The bill addresses the administration of Federal funds by State and local officials. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' beyond extending whistleblower protections.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7824 do?

This bill is formally titled the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act.

What does EXTENSION OF WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS TO STATE-ADMINISTERED of HR 7824 do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code to establish Chapter 76, concerning the protection of whistleblowers in federally funded state programs. It defines key terms including 'covered individual' (employees, contractors, etc. administering or receiving federal financial assistance), 'covered official' (state or local government officials involved in federal financial assistance), and 'protected disclosure' (lawful disclosures of misuse, waste, fraud, or abuse of federal funds). The legislation prohibits covered officials from taking adverse personnel actions against covered individuals due to protected disclosures. It establishes criminal penalties for retaliation, ranging from fines of up to $50,000 for negligent retaliation to fines of up to $250,000 and imprisonment of up to 5 years for intentional retaliation for personal gain or concealment. Federal agencies or Inspectors General can refer suspected retaliation cases to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution. States and local governments must certify compliance with this chapter as a condition of receiving federal financial assistance. Failure to comply with the chapter's requirements may result in corrective action, suspension of federal funds, or termination of funding for the affected program.

What does CONFORMING AMENDMENT. of HR 7824 do?

This section amends the table of chapters for part III of title 5, United States Code. A new item is inserted after the item relating to chapter 75. The new item pertains to 'Protection of Whistleblowers in Federally Funded State Programs'.

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Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act — HR. 7824

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill extends whistleblower protections to individuals reporting misuse of federal funds in state and local programs.
It prohibits state and local officials from retaliating against individuals who disclose waste, fraud, or abuse of federal funds and establishes criminal penalties for such retaliation.
States and local governments must comply with these whistleblower protections to receive federal financial assistance.

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