S. Res. 522 (Agreed to Senate) — Designating July 30, 2016, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day”.

That the Senate—

(1)

designates July 30, 2016, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day”; and

(2)

ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by—

(A)

informing employees, contractors working on behalf of United States taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal rights of citizens of the United States to “blow the whistle” by honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, or other crimes to the appropriate authorities; and

(B)

acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations in the United States.

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Jul 7, 2016viewing Agreed to Senate Mr. Grassley (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Kirk, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Carper, Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Markey, Mrs. Boxer, Mrs. Ernst, Mr. Peters, and Mr. Boozman) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

Designating July 30, 2016, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day”.

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