A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
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Latest Action · July 30, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
This Senate resolution designates July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day," honoring the historical tradition of whistleblowing that dates back to 1778, when the Continental Congress passed the first whistleblower protection law in the United States. The resolution highlights how whistleblowers help save taxpayers billions of dollars annually by exposing waste, fraud, and misconduct within government and other institutions. It calls on federal executive agencies to mark the day by educating employees, contractors, and the public about their legal right to report wrongdoing to appropriate authorities. The resolution also encourages agencies to publicly acknowledge the contributions whistleblowers make in combating fraud and violations of law. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws, funding, or legal protections, but rather expresses the Senate's recognition and support for whistleblowers nationwide.
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