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HR 1716 100th Congress House

Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1987

Official title: A bill to provide to employees of Government contractors protection against reprisal for disclosure to an appropriate Government official of information which … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to provide to employees of Government contractors protection against reprisal for disclosure to an appropriate Government official of information which the employee reasonably believes evidences misconduct relating to the contract with the Government.

Introduced: April 1, 1987 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Disciplining of employeesEmployee rightsGovernment contractorsLabor and Employment
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Public Contracts, Procurement, and PropertyWhistle blowing
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 20, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Mar 19, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mar 19, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 20, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1987 - Prohibits a Federal contractor from taking reprisal actions against its officers or employees for disclosing information to a Federal agency regarding performance of a contract with such agency which indicates: (1) a violation of law; or (2) mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a danger to public health or safety.

Sets forth civil penalties and remedies for violations of this Act.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Aug 3, 1988
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · May 7, 1987
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Apr 1, 1987
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1716: Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-1716/
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"H.R. 1716: Government Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1987." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-1716/.
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H.R. 1716, 100th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-1716/.
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