# Technical Amendments to the Regulations Providing Whistleblower Protection for Federal Bureau of Investigation Employees

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Justice Department |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-09-01 |
| Effective | 2026-09-01 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 28 CFR 27 |
| Summary | This rule makes technical amendments to relevant portions of 28 CFR part 27, the Department of Justice (Department) regulations on the protection of whistleblowers in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), so that the provisions conform with organizational changes brought about by a restructuring of the Justice Management Division (JMD). |
| Document number | 2026-17815 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/01/2026-17815/technical-amendments-to-the-regulations-providing-whistleblower-protection-for-federal-bureau-of). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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