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Open official source(opens in a new tab)H.R. 5578 · 119th Congress
Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026
Passed the House
Latest action, July 21, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.
Source: the official bill status record from the Library of Congress, checked November 2, 2026.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSeptember 26, 2025
- Passed the HouseJuly 20, 2026
- Passed the SenateNot yet
- Became lawNot yet
Who introduced it
Sponsor: Robert Garcia
1 cosponsor (1 original)
- James Comer · original
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Committees and topics
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Government Operations and Politics
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- Robert GarciaSponsorH.R. 5578: Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026
Official recordWhy: Congress.gov: H.R. 5578 (119th Congress) (opens in a new tab) (Library of Congress, Official bill record)
- James ComerOriginal cosponsorH.R. 5578: Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026
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- H.R. 5578: Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026Referred to committeeHouse Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Official recordWhy: Congress.gov: H.R. 5578 (119th Congress) (opens in a new tab) (Library of Congress, Official bill record)
- H.R. 5578: Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026Referred to committeeHouse Committee on Armed Services
Official recordWhy: Congress.gov: H.R. 5578 (119th Congress) (opens in a new tab) (Library of Congress, Official bill record)
- H.R. 5578: Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026Policy area: Government Operations and PoliticsGovernment Operations & Administration
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