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Read. Follow. Verify.Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026
Last action · July 21, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.Sponsors: Robert Garcia and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Required legal safeguards for employees of federal contractors who report misconduct or violations are proposed under the Expanding Protections for Contractors Act of 2026. The bill has advanced to the Senate Legislative Calendar for consideration.
This legislation establishes new legal protections for private-sector employees working on federal contracts, impacting how these workers report fraud or safety concerns.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
federal contractors
These entities are subject to the new compliance and whistleblower reporting standards proposed by the bill.
contractor employees
These individuals would receive expanded legal protections when reporting misconduct under federal contracts.
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Procedural history
11 actions- Jul 21, 2026SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.
- Jul 20, 2026HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 20, 2026HouseFloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4664-4665)
- Jul 20, 2026HouseFloorPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4664-4665)
- Jul 20, 2026HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5578.
- Jul 20, 2026HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4664-4666)
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- Jul 20, 2026HouseMr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Dec 2, 2025HouseCommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- Dec 2, 2025HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Sep 26, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sep 26, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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