arrow_back Explore the Feed

Whistleblower Protection: Identity Secrecy and Penalties for Disclosure

This act aims to enhance protections for individuals reporting wrongdoing (whistleblowers) within the federal government. It introduces penalties for disclosing their identity and grants whistleblowers the right to sue those who do. This can make citizens feel safer reporting abuses, potentially leading to greater transparency in government operations.
Key points
Disclosing a whistleblower's identity by a federal government employee or contractor becomes a criminal offense, punishable by fine or imprisonment.
Whistleblowers gain the right to sue individuals who disclose their identity for damages or to prevent disclosure.
The act aims to encourage reporting of misconduct by ensuring greater anonymity and protection from retaliation.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1265
Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]
Process start date: 2021-02-23
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1265.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Disclosing a whistleblower's identity by a federal government employee or contractor becomes a criminal offense, punishable by fine or imprisonment.
  • Whistleblowers gain the right to sue individuals who disclose their identity for damages or to prevent disclosure.
  • The act aims to encourage reporting of misconduct by ensuring greater anonymity and protection from retaliation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Security