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H.R. 7824

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 7824, the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act, was introduced in the House on Mar 5, 2026 by Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R) with 2 co-sponsors. It was referred to Oversight And Government Reform, and last saw action on Mar 5, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Record

Text

H.R. 7824 has 2 co-sponsors.

hb7824/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 7824 IH: Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-03-05
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  2d Session  H. R. 7824  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   March 5, 2026   Mrs. Fischbach  (for herself and  Mr. Finstad ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Oversight and Government Reform    A BILL
To extend whistleblower protections to individuals who disclose misuse of Federal funds administered by State and local officials, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act  .
2.
Extension of whistleblower protections to State-administered Federal funds
Subpart F of part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 75 the following new chapter:
76
Protection of Whistleblowers in Federally Funded State Programs
Sec.
7601. Definitions.
7602. Prohibited personnel practices.
7603. Criminal penalties for retaliation.
7604. Referral for criminal prosecution.
7605. Federal funding condition.
7601.
Definitions
In this chapter:
(1)
Covered individual
The term  covered individual  means any employee, contractor, subgrantee, or agent of a State or local government, or of a non-Federal entity, administering or receiving Federal financial assistance.
(2)
Covered official
The term  covered official  means any officer, employee, or agent of a State or local government acting in connection with the administration, distribution, or oversight of Federal financial assistance.
(3)
Protected disclosure
The term  protected disclosure  means any lawful disclosure of information that the covered individual reasonably believes evidences—
(A)
misuse, waste, fraud, or abuse of Federal funds;
(B)
a violation of Federal law relating to a federally funded program; or
(C)
gross mismanagement of a program receiving Federal financial assistance.
7602.
Prohibited personnel practices
(a)
A covered official may not take or fail to take a personnel action against a covered individual because of a protected disclosure.
(b)
For purposes of this section,  personnel action  includes—
(1)
termination, suspension, demotion, or reassignment;
(2)
reduction in pay or benefits;
(3)
significant change in duties or responsibilities;
(4)
intimidation, threats, or harassment; or
(5)
any other materially adverse action.
7603.
Criminal penalties for retaliation
(a)
Offense
Any covered official who knowingly retaliates against a covered individual for making a protected disclosure under this chapter shall be subject to criminal penalties under this section.
(b)
Penalty structure
Penalties shall be imposed according to the level of culpability:
(1)
Negligent retaliation
A covered official who engages in retaliation due to negligence shall be fined not more than $50,000.
(2)
Knowing retaliation
A covered official who knowingly engages in retaliation shall be fined not more than $100,000, imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
(3)
Intentional retaliation for personal gain or concealment
A covered official who retaliates with the intent to conceal misuse of Federal funds or to obtain personal benefit shall be fined not more than $250,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
7604.
Referral for criminal prosecution
If a Federal agency or Inspector General determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that retaliation prohibited under this chapter has occurred, the agency may refer the matter to the Attorney General for investigation and criminal prosecution.
7605.
Federal funding condition
(a)
As a condition of receiving Federal financial assistance, each State or local government shall certify compliance with this chapter.
(b)
Failure to comply may result in—
(1)
corrective action requirements;
(2)
suspension of Federal funds;
(3)
termination of Federal funding for the affected program.
  .
3.
Conforming amendment
The table of chapters for part III of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter 75 the following new item:
  76. Protection of Whistleblowers in Federally Funded State Programs  7601    .

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-03-05
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To extend whistleblower protections to individuals who disclose misuse of Federal funds administered by State and local officials, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R) sponsors H.R. 7824, and 2 members have co-sponsored it, 1 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 7824 went before 1 committee: Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform
Oversight and Government Reform
Referred To · Mar 5, 2026 · 696 Bills

Actions

H.R. 7824 has taken 2 actions since Mar 5, 2026.

ChamberAction
Mar 5, 2026
House
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Votes

H.R. 7824 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 7824 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act — Display Title
  • Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To extend whistleblower protections to individuals who disclose misuse of Federal funds administered by State and local officials, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 7824 under Government Operations and Politics, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 7824’s is Government Operations and Politics.

hr7824/policy-areas.txt
Government Operations and PoliticsAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 7824, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. FISCHBACH:H.R. 7824.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H2472]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com