This bill significantly enhances protections for whistleblowers associated with federal contracts and grants by amending existing statutes (10 U.S.C. 4701 and 41 U.S.C. 4712). It broadens the scope of individuals covered by anti-reprisal provisions, aiming to safeguard a wider array of individuals who report misconduct related to government contracts and grants. The legislation ensures that more people involved in federal work can report issues without fear of retaliation. A central provision is the expanded definition of a "protected individual" , which now explicitly includes contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, and their employees, as well as individuals performing personal services for the Department of Defense, NASA, or the Federal Government. This expansion covers various entities, including state and local governments, Indian tribes, and elements of the intelligence community. The bill also clarifies that protected disclosures include refusing orders that violate laws related to contracts and reporting gross mismanagement, waste of funds, abuse of authority, or dangers to public health or safety. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that executive branch officials are prohibited from requesting that a contractor or grantee engage in reprisal against a protected individual. It also mandates that appropriate disciplinary action can be proposed against any official who makes such a request. Crucially, the bill ensures that these whistleblower rights, forums, and remedies cannot be waived by any public or private agreement, policy, or condition of employment, including predispute arbitration agreements, thereby strengthening the enforceability of these protections.