Passed on 2026-07-30
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 821
A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
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Introduced 2026-07-30Topic: governance ethics · laborSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution names July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day." It notes that on July 30, 1778, the Continental Congress passed the first whistleblower law in the United States. The resolution encourages each federal executive agency to mark the day by telling employees, contractors, and the public about their legal right to report misconduct, fraud, or crimes to the proper authorities. It also encourages agencies to recognize the contributions of whistleblowers to fighting waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of law.
Sponsors
- Chuck Grassley Republican sponsor
- 15 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391) | |
| 2026-07-30 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass |