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COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act

Introduced: February 4, 2021 Introduced by: Warren, Elizabeth Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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.
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Feb 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act

This bill establishes whistleblower protections for government contractors and private sector workers who may witness waste, fraud, or abuse or be victims of misconduct with respect to a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic-related program, project, or activity. Specifically, employers may not discharge, demote, or otherwise discriminate against such protected individuals who disclose information concerning fraud, misuse, or other misconduct related to COVID-19 program funds. A protected individual may submit to the Department of Labor a complaint alleging a violation of these protections and Labor may adjudicate such complaints and award relief in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service whistleblower procedures.

What's happening now February 4, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 846 Identical bill COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Democratic 11 Independent 1
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Feb 4, 2021
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Feb 4, 2021
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Feb 4, 2021
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Feb 4, 2021
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Feb 4, 2021
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 4, 2021
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Feb 4, 2021
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Feb 4, 2021
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Feb 4, 2021
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 4, 2021
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Feb 4, 2021
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Feb 4, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 268: COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-268/
MLA
"S. 268: COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-268/.
Bluebook (legal)
S. 268, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-268/.
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[S. 268: COVID–19 Whistleblower Protection Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-268/)
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