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On the recordJuly 22, 2026
At a time when many federal employees already fear retaliation for reporting wrongdoing, the proposed NDA risks further chilling lawful disclosures and undermining the transparency and accountability that Congress depends upon.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Senator's statement on proposed NDA for federal employees.

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