HCONRES 176
109th Congress
House
Commemorations
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Federal employees
Federal officials
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Information leaking
Misconduct in office
Nixon Administration
Reporters and reporting
Whistle blowing
Expressing the sense of the Congress that, as Congress and all Americans learned the identity of "Deep Throat" as W. Mark Felt this week, it commends and honors W. Mark Felt for his uncommon courage and bravery in exposing major Government corruption and encourages other FBI employees aware of wrongdoing to follow the lead of this model whistleblower.
Introduced: June 9, 2005
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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Jul 1, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 9, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 9, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1198)
Jun 9, 2005
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Commends W. Mark Felt (the former Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Watergate whistleblower known as "Deep Throat") for his uncommon courage in exposing major government corruption that warranted Senate Watergate Committee hearings and a House Judiciary Committee impeachment investigation. Encourages FBI employees aware of wrongdoing to follow Felt's example and come forward with relevant information. Recognizes the important role that anonymous sources play in honest and accurate reporting by journalists and the importance of respecting that anonymity and freedom of speech.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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