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Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4099| Senate 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026 is designed to strengthen protections for federal employees by ensuring they are fully aware of their whistleblower rights . This legislation specifically amends title 5 of the United States Code, which governs federal personnel practices. The key provision modifies Section 2302(a)(2)(C)(i) to explicitly address nondisclosure policies, forms, or agreements . By inserting specific language, the bill clarifies that such agreements cannot be used to prevent federal employees from being informed of their statutory whistleblower protections. This amendment aims to prevent "gag orders" from inadvertently or intentionally suppressing the disclosure of waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government.

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Timeline
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 16, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4099| Senate 
| Updated: 3/16/2026
The Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026 is designed to strengthen protections for federal employees by ensuring they are fully aware of their whistleblower rights . This legislation specifically amends title 5 of the United States Code, which governs federal personnel practices. The key provision modifies Section 2302(a)(2)(C)(i) to explicitly address nondisclosure policies, forms, or agreements . By inserting specific language, the bill clarifies that such agreements cannot be used to prevent federal employees from being informed of their statutory whistleblower protections. This amendment aims to prevent "gag orders" from inadvertently or intentionally suppressing the disclosure of waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government.

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Timeline
Mar 16, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 16, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 16, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted