S. 874
The Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025 seeks to broaden whistleblower protections for employees working with federal contractors and grant recipients. It includes protections for those who refuse to follow unlawful orders and extends these protections to members of the intelligence community and government employees. The bill prohibits retaliation against these employees, such as firing or demotion, for reporting misconduct or refusing unlawful orders. Additionally, it ensures that these protections cannot be waived through predispute arbitration agreements. The bill also allows for disciplinary actions against executive branch officials who encourage retaliation against whistleblowers.