SRES 723 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution designating July 30, 2022, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

This resolution designates July 30, 2022, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to commemorate the July 30, 1778, passage of the first U.S. whistleblower protection law by the Continental Congress. It directs federal agencies to inform employees and the public about whistleblower rights and acknowledge whistleblowers' contributions to preventing fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds. The resolution does not create new legal protections or penalties but encourages agencies to recognize whistleblowers' role in safeguarding taxpayer resources and ethical governance. As a ceremonial resolution, it focuses on raising awareness rather than implementing new policy.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jul 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Jul 26, 2022 Last action Jul 26, 2022
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Jul 26, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698-3699)
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Jul 26, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698-3699)
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Jul 26, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 21 co-sponsors

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