H.R. 7824: Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act
Sponsor
Michelle Fischbach
Republican · MN-7
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Why it matters
If this passes, employees, contractors, and other insiders who report abuse of federally funded state and local programs would have stronger cover against retaliation, which could mean more disclosures involving grants, aid programs, and pass-through funding. Taxpayers and watchdogs stand to gain from better visibility into how federal money is actually spent, while state and local officials who control those funds would face more scrutiny and potentially more complaints backed by federal law. The practical change is simple: misuse of federal funds would not become harder to report just because the money changed hands from Washington to a state agency or city office.
H.R. 7824 Common Questions
Does H.R. 7824 protect people who report misuse of federal funds handled by states?
Yes. The bill extends whistleblower protections to individuals who disclose misuse of Federal funds administered by State and local officials under the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act (Sec. 2).
Can state and local officials be reported for misuse of federal money under H.R. 7824?
Yes. According to H.R. 7824 Section 2, the bill is aimed at disclosures involving misuse of Federal funds administered by State and local officials.
What workers would get whistleblower protection under the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act?
The bill covers individuals who disclose misuse of Federal funds administered by State and local officials under the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act (Sec. 2).
Is misuse of federally funded state programs covered by H.R. 7824 whistleblower protections?
Yes. H.R. 7824 Section 2 extends protections to disclosures about misuse of Federal funds when those funds are administered by State and local officials.
Which law would H.R. 7824 amend to expand whistleblower protections?
H.R. 7824 would amend Subpart F of part III of title 5, United States Code, according to Section 2.
Does the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act create a new chapter in Title 5?
Yes. Under the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act, Section 2 inserts a new chapter after chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code.
Where would the new whistleblower protections be placed in the U.S. Code under H.R. 7824?
According to H.R. 7824 Section 2, the protections would be added as a new chapter after chapter 75 in title 5, United States Code.
Does H.R. 7824 apply to federal funds administered by local officials too?
Yes. Under H.R. 7824 Section 2, the bill extends protections to disclosures involving Federal funds administered by both State and local officials.
Does H.R. 7824 update the Title 5 table of chapters?
Yes. Section 3 makes a conforming amendment by inserting a new item in the table of chapters for part III of title 5 after chapter 75.
What is the official short title of H.R. 7824?
H.R. 7824 is officially titled the Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act under Section 1.
Based on H.R. 7824 bill text
HR7824 Legislative Journey
House: Committee Action
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
About the Sponsor
Michelle Fischbach
Republican, Minnesota's 7th congressional district · 5 years in Congress
Committees: Rules, Ways and Means
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Cosponsors (1)
This bill has 1 cosponsor: 1 Republican. Cosponsors represent 1 state: Minnesota.
Committee Sponsors
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
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H.R. 7824 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Oversight and Government Reform
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Government Operations and Politics
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mar 5, 2026
H.R. 7824 Bill Text
“To extend whistleblower protections to individuals who disclose misuse of Federal funds administered by State and local officials, and for other purposes.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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