Introduced
July 30, 2026
Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Ms. Collins, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Cantwell, Ms. Ernst, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Lankford, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Luján, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Markey, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating July 30, 2026, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day”.
- (1) designates July 30, 2026, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day”; and
- (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation passed on July 30, 1778 (relating to whistleblowers), by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by—
- (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of the taxpayers of the United States, and members of the public about the legal right of a United States citizen to “blow the whistle” to the appropriate authority by honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, or other crimes; and
- (B) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of the United States.