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H.R. 2579 (101st)

Defense Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 June 1989

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26 August 2025

Summary

Defense Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Defense to promulgate regulations which would prohibit a defense contractor from taking reprisal actions against its officers or employees for disclosing information to a Federal agency regarding performance of a contract with such agency which indicates: (1) a violation of law; or (2) mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a danger to public health or safety. Sets forth civil penalties and remedies for violations of this Act.

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