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Whistleblower Protection

Laws that shield individuals from negative consequences (like being fired or demoted) when they report illegal activities, waste, fraud, or abuse within an organization.

Federal Financial Assistance

Money or property provided by the U.S. federal government to state, local, or tribal governments, or other organizations, to help fund programs or projects.

Covered Individual

An employee, contractor, or agent of a state or local government or non-federal entity that receives or manages federal money, who is protected by this bill.

Covered Official

An officer, employee, or agent of a state or local government involved in handling federal financial assistance, who is subject to the rules and penalties in this bill.

Protected Disclosure

Information lawfully revealed by a covered individual that they reasonably believe shows misuse of federal funds, violations of federal law in a federally funded program, or serious mismanagement of such a program.

Personnel Action

Any action taken by an employer that affects an employee's job status, such as hiring, firing, demotion, suspension, reassignment, reduction in pay, or harassment.