Bill · S. 5161· Senate(119-S-5161)
CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/29/2026
- Last activity
- 7/29/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026'' seeks to amend the Commodity Exchange Act. It modifies how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission manages funds for customer education and administrative expenses by creating a separate account. The bill also strengthens anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers and ensures they are informed of their rights. Additionally, it establishes new requirements for registered entities to provide employee training regarding whistleblower rights. Finally, the legislation introduces specific timelines for the prompt processing of award claims.
Yes
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+6
The bill enhances due process by granting whistleblowers the right to a jury trial and setting specific legal burdens of proof.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill increases transparency and efficiency by establishing specific timelines for award processing.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill enhances consumer protection by strengthening whistleblower incentives and protections within commodity markets.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes mandatory training and notification requirements on registered entities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Protection Against Retaliation: The bill expands the definition of whistleblower protections to prevent employers from discharging, demoting, suspending, threatening, blacklisting, or harassing individuals for providing information to the Commission, the Attorney General, or other authorities (Section 3).
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Increased Awareness of Rights: Registered entities would be required to provide education and training to employees regarding whistleblower rights and remedies through individual notice, website postings, and mandatory training (Section 3, subsection (o)).
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Faster Award Processing: The bill establishes specific deadlines for the Commission to make preliminary determinations and issue final orders regarding award claims, intended to ensure timely processing (Section 4).
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Legal Recourse for Whistleblowers: The bill grants individuals the right to a jury trial in certain actions and establishes specific legal burdens of proof (Section 3, subsection (h)(1)(B)).
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Improved Funding for Education and Administration: By creating a separate account for education initiatives and administrative expenses, the bill ensures these funds are available to the Commission for necessary personnel and activities (Section 2, subsection (a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory Training Burdens: Registered entities will be required to implement new procedures, including providing individual notice to employees, posting information on company websites, and conducting mandatory training (Section 3, subsection (o)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+6Improves Government Transparency+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- 7/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Raphael WarnockDemocrat · Georgia