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A resolution designating July 30, 2015, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Introduced: July 30, 2015 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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Jul 30, 2015
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6147; text: CR S6191-6192)
Jul 30, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6147; text: CR S6191-6192)
Jul 30, 2015
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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates July 30, 2015, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.

Encourages each executive agency to recognize such Day by: (1) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of U.S. taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal rights of U.S. citizens to report misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, or other crimes to the appropriate authorities; and (2) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of U.S. laws and regulations.

What's happening now July 30, 2015

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6147; text: CR S6191-6192)

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