Bill · S. 4100· Senate(119-S-4100)
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 3/16/2026
- Last activity
- 3/16/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends title 5 of the United States Code to clarify whistleblower protections for certain duty speech disclosures. It was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Grassley and Mr. Wyden on March 16, 2026. The legislation was subsequently referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The core of the bill focuses on updates to section 2302(f). Specifically, it removes certain text and adds a new provision regarding disclosures made during normal job duties.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill clarifies and strengthens whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, enhancing government accountability and transparency.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5
The legislation protects investigators and government employees when making official duty speech disclosures about wrongdoing.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+4
It provides clearer legal protections for federal employees facing potential retaliation for carrying out their investigative duties.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection for Investigators: Section 1 adds a new provision to section 2302(f) specifying that whistleblower protections apply when a disclosure is made during the normal course of duties of an employee whose principal job function is to regularly investigate and disclose wrongdoing. This is positive because it ensures that employees whose actual job is to find and report wrongdoing are still protected under the law.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Due Process+4
- 3/16/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon