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Winning Issue » WHISTLEBLOWERS

A whistleblower is a person who exposes misconduct, dishonesty or illegal activity occurring in an organization. The 1989 Whistleblower Protection Act is a federal law that protects government-employed whistleblowers from any type of retaliation. Whistleblowers may file a complaint when they have evidence of a violation of a law, rule or regulation. Other possible reasons for whistleblower complaints include gross mismanagement, blatant waste of funds, abuse of authority or a danger to public safety. Whistleblowers typically receive a percentage of the money they save their agencies. The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act authorizes whistleblower awards of up to 30% of the funds collected for those furnishing high-quality original information. The amount of these rewards can be considerable. In 2013, a Justice Department settlement with five of our largest mortgage servicing companies resulted in an award of $46 million to a group of whistleblowers.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a federal agency that regulates consumer finance markets. It makes and enforces rules which are effective in giving consumers the information they need to make good financial decisions. Supporters say this agency is a good candidate for whistleblower protections.

Pending Legislation: S.1154 - Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (CT)
Status: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Chair: Sen. Rand Paul (KY)

Polling Options

I oppose reforming current whistleblower policy and wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Leader John Thune (SD).
I support expanding protections against retaliation for federal employees, contractors, and intelligence personnel who provide information to Congress by: 1.) Creating more robust pathways for whistleblowers to seek legal recourse and meaningful relief if they experience retaliation. 2.) Permitting whistleblowers to file a lawsuit in federal district court if administrative remedies are not resolved within 180 days or are denied. 3.) Allowing whistleblowers to seek relief such as reinstatement, compensatory damages, and up to 200% of lost wages. 4.) Providing protections for individuals whose right to furnish information to or petition Congress is interfered with or denied by their agency. And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Rand Paul (KY) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.

Winning Option

I support expanding protections against retaliation for federal employees, contractors, and intelligence personnel who provide information to Congress by:

1.) Creating more robust pathways for whistleblowers to seek legal recourse and meaningful relief if they experience retaliation.

2.) Permitting whistleblowers to file a lawsuit in federal district court if administrative remedies are not resolved within 180 days or are denied.

3.) Allowing whistleblowers to seek relief such as reinstatement, compensatory damages, and up to 200% of lost wages.

4.) Providing protections for individuals whose right to furnish information to or petition Congress is interfered with or denied by their agency.

And wish to donate resources to the campaign committee of Sen. Rand Paul (KY) and/or to an advocate group currently working with this issue.

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Pledge Period - Opening Date

October 13, 2025

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October 19, 2025

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