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Introduced
07/23/2025
07/23/2025
In Committee
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To clarify that whistleblower protections described in section 4712 of title 41, United States Code, apply to any contract funded from amounts appropriated to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies and expands whistleblower protections for employees working on contracts associated with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Specifically, the bill ensures that Section 4712 of Title 41 of the United States Code - which provides legal safeguards for employees who report potential misconduct or violations - will apply to any contract, subcontract, grant, subgrant, or personal services contract funded by HUD appropriations, regardless of when the original agreement was signed. This means that workers on HUD-funded projects will now have explicit legal protection if they report potential fraud, waste, abuse, or violations of law, even for contracts that were executed before the bill's passage. The bill aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in HUD-funded projects by encouraging employees to come forward with credible information about potential wrongdoing without fear of retaliation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Monica De La Cruz (R)*,
Warren Davidson (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
John Rose (R),
Eugene Vindman (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0. (on 12/17/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4646/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr4646/BILLS-119hr4646ih.pdf |
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