II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1524 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 10, 2023 Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Braun ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes.