H.R. 4646 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
H.R. 4646 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jul 23, 2025, sponsored by Monica De La Cruz with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 This bill expands existing whistleblower protections for employees of federal contractors or grant recipients to apply to all contracts and grants funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regardless of the date of execution.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Monica De La Cruz (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 23, 2025
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sep 16, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 15, 2026 · Passed424–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Whistleblower Protection ActHouse · Sep 15, 2026
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Other Housing and Community Development bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 224: Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act
- H.R. 6644: Housing for the 21st Century Act
- S. 138: VA Home Loan Awareness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1078: Respect State Housing Laws Act
- H.R. 2840: Housing Supply Frameworks Act
- H.R. 3319: Women’s and Family Protection Act of 2025
- H.R. 3694: VALID Act of 2025
- H.R. 3703: Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act of 2025
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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