H.R. 4646, the Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025, passed the House on September 15, 2026.
H.R. 4646 — Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
What it does
This bill clarifies that federal whistleblower protections under 41 U.S.C. § 4712 apply to all contracts, grants, and subcontracts funded by HUD appropriations, regardless of when those contracts were signed. It ensures HUD contractors and their employees can report fraud, waste, or abuse without retaliation.
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What happens next
H.R. 4646 passed the House. It now moves to the other chamber.
Who is behind it
Filed by Mónica De La Cruz. Cosponsored by Daniel Meuser, Eugene Vindman, John Rose and Josh Gottheimer.
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