March 16, 2026
Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Clarification of protections for duty speech whistleblowers
Section 2302(f) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—
(1)
by striking (1) A
and inserting A
;
(2)
by striking paragraph (2);
(3)
by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (G) as paragraphs (1) through (7), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly;
(4)
in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by striking or
at the end;
(5)
in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or
; and
(6)
by inserting at the end the following:
(8)
the disclosure is made during the normal course of duties of an employee, the principal job function of whom is to regularly investigate and disclose wrongdoing.