HB4646Introduced in the House
Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Introduced by Monica De La Cruz, District TX-15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To clarify that whistleblower protections described in section 4712 of title 41, United States Code, apply to any contract funded from amounts appropriated to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
September 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended RC# 303 · September 15, 2026
424
Yes
0
No
9
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | Yes |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | Yes |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-786, Part I.
Committee on Oversight and Gov Reform discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 686.
Ms. De La Cruz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5608-5609)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4646.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5823-5824)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H5608)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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