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Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2019, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day”.

H. Res. 240 · 116th Congress · Mar 14, 2019 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2019, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.

That the House—
(1)
designates “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 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.