Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has signed on as a cosponsor of a bill to expand whistleblower protections for government contractors, giving the legislation bipartisan support. “Whistleblowers working ...

Awards have the potential to be significant. Whistleblowers with qualifying information are eligible to receive at least 15%—and up to 30%—of the recovered criminal fine, depending on various factors ...

Federal employees who report waste, fraud and abuse in their agencies may receive benefits like monetary payments, favorable personnel actions or backpay through settlements for their role as ...

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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history began October 1, 2025, lasting 43 days – but federal government agency whistleblower programs, whistleblower reporting and accountability oversight ...