Federal Worker Protection Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Aug 31, 2026
What it does
The Federal Worker Protection Act would limit the use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that restrict whistleblowing by federal employees and contractors by requiring plain-language disclosures of protected disclosure rights, mandating pre-clearance of NDA templates by the Office of Special Counsel, and establishing a public registry of reviewed templates. It creates a private right of action for employees facing retaliatory NDA enforcement, allows for civil penalties and attorney’s fees against noncompliant agencies, and affirms that no NDA can override statutory whistleblower protections. The bill also strengthens Inspector General oversight, including mandatory reviews, annual…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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