A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
This resolution designates July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to honor individuals who report misconduct, fraud, or abuse within the government. It requires federal agencies to inform employees, contractors, and the public about the legal protections available for reporting wrongdoing and to acknowledge the contributions whistleblowers make to saving taxpayer money. The bill does not create new laws or penalties but serves as a commemorative measure to encourage ethical reporting and recognize the role of whistleblowers in maintaining an ethical government.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jul 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Last action Jul 30, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Jul 30, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
upper
Jul 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Deb Fischer
RRepublican
Co
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
Co
Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
Co
James Lankford
RRepublican
Co
Joni Ernst
RRepublican
Co
Maria Cantwell
DDemocratic
Co
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
Co
Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
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