SRES 793 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution designating July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

This resolution designates July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to honor individuals who report government misconduct. It directs federal agencies to inform employees, contractors, and the public about their legal right to report waste, fraud, or misconduct through honest and good-faith disclosures. Agencies must also acknowledge whistleblowers' contributions to combating fraud and protecting public funds. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new legal protections or alter existing whistleblower laws. It focuses on raising awareness and recognizing the role of whistleblowers in safeguarding taxpayer resources.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
House Passage
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Introduced Jul 31, 2024 Last action Jul 31, 2024
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Jul 31, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5677; text: CR S5690)
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Jul 31, 2024
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 S5677; text: CR S5690)
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Jul 31, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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