S. 4631 Passed the Senate Government Operations and Politics

Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026

A bill to ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] Introduced May 21, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action May 21, 2026

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Actions

  1. May 21, 2026 Held at the desk.
  2. May 21, 2026 Received in the House.
  3. May 21, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. May 21, 2026 Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2452-2454; text: CR S2452-2454)
  5. May 21, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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