Bill · H.R. 7824· House(119-HR-7824)
Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Michelle Fischbach
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 7824, known as the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act, extends whistleblower protections to individuals who disclose the misuse of Federal funds administered by State and local officials. The bill covers employees, contractors, subgrantees, and agents who report waste, fraud, abuse, or gross mismanagement of Federal funds. It explicitly bans covered officials from taking adverse personnel actions against individuals who make protected disclosures. Furthermore, the legislation establishes criminal penalties for officials who retaliate against whistleblowers, ranging from fines for negligent retaliation to prison time for intentional retaliation. Finally, it requires State and local governments to certify compliance with these protections as a condition of receiving Federal financial assistance.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8
By protecting individuals who disclose misuse and fraud of federal funds, the legislation greatly enhances transparency and integrity in government.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+4
The bill protects workers who make lawful disclosures regarding public funds, safeguarding their right to report wrongdoing without facing retaliation.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+4
The bill enforces fiscal responsibility by conditioning federal financial assistance on compliance with whistleblower protections.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection for Workers Reporting Fraud: Under Section 2 (adding section 7602), covered individuals such as employees, contractors, subgrantees, and agents are protected from adverse personnel actions like termination, demotion, pay cuts, or harassment when they lawfully disclose the misuse, waste, fraud, abuse, or gross mismanagement of Federal funds. This gives workers the security to speak up without fear of losing their livelihoods.
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Accountability for Officials: Under Section 2 (adding section 7603), covered officials face criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, if they knowingly or intentionally retaliate against whistleblowers. This holds elected and appointed officials accountable for their actions and deters them from punishing honest workers.
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Condition of Federal Funding: Under Section 2 (adding section 7605), State and local governments must certify compliance with these whistleblower protections as a condition of receiving Federal financial assistance, and failure to comply can lead to corrective actions, suspension, or termination of funds. This ensures taxpayer dollars are managed properly by giving teeth to the enforcement of these rules.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no explicitly stated negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+8Improves Freedom Of Speech+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+4Reduces Government Spending+2Reduces National Debt+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+2
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota