What does SHORT TITLE. of Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025

What does DEFENSE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES: PROTECTION FROM REPRISAL FOR of Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 4701 of Title 10, United States Code, to provide protections against reprisal for disclosures related to Department of Defense and National Aeronautics and Space Administration contracts. It redefines 'employee' to 'protected individual,' expanding protections to contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and subgrantees, as well as their employees and former employees. Protected activities now include refusing to obey orders violating laws or regulations, and disclosing evidence of gross mismanagement, waste, abuse of authority, or violations of law related to contracts or grants. The definition of 'protected individual' includes governments, political subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, and elements of the intelligence community. It prohibits executive branch officials from requesting contractors to engage in reprisal and proposes disciplinary action against officials who do so. Waivers of rights, forum, and remedies provided in this section are prohibited by any agreement, policy, form, or condition of employment, including predispute arbitration agreements.

What does ENHANCEMENT OF NON-DEFENSE CONTRACTOR PROTECTION FROM REPRISAL of Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 4712 of title 41, United States Code, to enhance protection for non-defense contractors from reprisal for disclosing certain information. Protected individuals, including contractors and subcontractors, are prohibited from being discharged, demoted, or discriminated against for refusing to obey an order that would require them to violate a law or disclosing information about gross mismanagement or abuse of authority. The amendment expands the definition of a protected individual to include employees of contractors, subcontractors, grantees, or subgrantees, as well as persons performing personal services for the Federal Government. Executive branch officials are prohibited from requesting reprisals against protected individuals, and disciplinary action may be taken against officials who make such requests. The rights and remedies provided in this section may not be waived by any public or private agreement.

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Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to protect whistleblowers, including contractors, from retaliation. The bill addresses situations where a Federal employee orders a reprisal against a whistleblower.

Last updated: 5/4/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2025

Author: Gary Peters (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands whistleblower protections to contractors, subcontractors, and grantees working on Department of Defense and non-defense federal contracts, shielding them from retaliation for reporting illegal or improper activities.
It prohibits executive branch officials from requesting or engaging in reprisal against individuals who disclose evidence of gross mismanagement, waste, or abuse of authority related to federal contracts.
The bill prevents contractors and employees from waiving their whistleblower rights through agreements, policies, or employment conditions, including predispute arbitration agreements.

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