Bill > SRes821

This Resolution officially designates July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" in the United States, honoring individuals who risk their careers and reputations to report waste, fraud, and abuse. Whistleblowers are employees, contractors, or citizens who expose illegal or unethical activities within organizations, ultimately saving taxpayers billions of dollars and promoting government accountability. By passing this resolution, the Senate encourages federal agencies to follow the historical precedent set by the Continental Congress, which unanimously passed the nation's first whistleblower protection law on July 30, 1778, after sailors and marines reported misconduct during the Revolutionary War. Federal agencies are specifically asked to mark the day by educating the public, federal employees, and government contractors about their legal rights to report wrongdoing in good faith, while properly acknowledging the vital role whistleblowers play in keeping the country ethical and safe, all while respecting laws that protect classified information.