Congressional Democrats also introduced legislation that would allow federal employees to file appeals in a civil court if the Merit Systems Protection Board is backlogged.
The 119th Congress Poses a New Opportunity to Protect Whistleblower Rights for Federal Judiciary Employees Author: Olivia Hynes Nobody wants their civil rights to be violated by their employer. However, it is a sad reality that many Americans face. When it happens, though, there are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) institutions in place to guide [...]
National Whistleblower Day, commemorated annually on July 30, marks the anniversary of the first U.S. whistleblower law passed by the Continental Congress in 1778, which declared it the duty of every citizen to report misconduct. The day honors the bravery of individuals who expose wrongdoing within organizations, often at great personal and professional risk, and serves as a vital reminder of the need to protect and support whistleblowers across the public and private sectors.
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs unanimously vote to advance the Expanding Whistleblower Protection for Contractors Act, landmark legislation co-sponsored by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
Government Accountability Project applauds Senator Chuck Grassley's (R-IA) introduction of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2025, cosponsored with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI). This is a landmark piece of legislation that would finally provide FBI employees with the same whistleblower protections afforded to other federal civil servants.
Supporters say the legislation would close “loopholes” in existing whistleblower protections for federal contractors.
Over a decade ago, Marine Corps veteran and Addiction Therapist for the Phoenix Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital in Arizona, Brandon Coleman, came to Government Accountability Project for help after he witnessed a variety of improper and possibly unlawful practices.
Government Accountability Project has serious concerns about the Executive Order’s provision “Section 4: Restoring Accountability at the Department of Veteran Affairs”. This section appears to follow ill-advised legislation which would make it easier to remove, demote, or suspend VA employees who have been retaliated against for whistleblowing – despite the claim these actions must be in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017.
Government Accountability Project strongly opposes the No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 (NORRA) and calls on the U.S. Senate to reject the bill. By limiting the authority of the United States district courts to provide injunctive relief, NORRA threatens to undermine judicial independence and obstruct vital oversight of government misconduct.
These efforts to advance protections for corporate whistleblowers will help keep Americans safe from fraud, waste, and abuse. The Senate Banking Committee should consider and Congress should pass this legislation quickly.
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