S. 1149: SEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-26 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-26):
SEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025
This bill expands and revises whistleblower protections applicable to individuals who provide information to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a violation of securities laws.
Under current law, an employer is prohibited from retaliating against these whistleblowers. Under the bill, this prohibition is expanded to include (1) individuals who provide information regarding potential violations to supervisors or other employees in positions of authority; and (2) information relating to violations subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, or a self-regulatory organization.
Additionally, the bill establishes the right to a jury trial for a person accused of violating whistleblower protection laws.
The bill also requires the SEC to make an initial disposition of a whistleblower award claim within the later of (1) one year of the deadline to submit such a claim, or (2) one year after the final resolution of any litigation in the matter.
Finally, the bill deems as unenforceable a predispute arbitration agreement regarding a whistleblower action.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-26 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME (original cosponsor) 2025-03-26 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-26 |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-03-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1149 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1149?
S. 1149 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: SEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1149 are available on congress.gov.
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