Legislative Opportunities to Strengthen Whistleblower Protection

This panel will explore critical legislative priorities for the whistleblower community in the upcoming year. With bipartisan support waning, we face a pivotal moment that could define whistleblower protections for years to come. Experts will discuss groundbreaking legislation aimed at modernizing U.S. whistleblower laws to align with global best practices. Key topics include: 1. Federal employee protections under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2. Rights for government contract employees in the Covid-19 WPA 3. Addressing law enforcement abuses through the Special Inspector General Act 4. Jury trial rights for NRC and DOE employees 5. Reforms to the VA's Office of Whistleblower Accountability and Protection 6. Equal rights for FBI whistleblowers 7. Intelligence community whistleblower protections 8. Closing loopholes in the Dodd-Frank Act 9. Establishing a whistleblower office at the Federal Trade Commission Join us to learn how these legislative initiatives could reshape whistleblower rights and how you can support these crucial reforms.