Bills · SRES 340
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 340Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionFraud offenses and financial crimes
A resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
INTRO JUL 29· LAST ACTION AUG 1
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it's a formal recognition by the Senate of the critical role whistleblowers play in identifying and reporting government waste, fraud, and abuse. If this resolution becomes law, it officially highlights the importance of transparency and accountability, drawing attention to a part of government oversight that often goes unnoticed or is misunderstood.
Without this resolution, there would be no officially designated day for this purpose. The bill reinforces the historical precedent of whistleblower protection, dating back to the Continental Congress, and aims to create a culture where reporting wrongdoing is seen as a civic duty rather than a risky act, potentially saving taxpayer money and improving public trust.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day."
This officially recognizes the historical and ongoing importance of whistleblowers to the nation.
PROVISION 02
Encourages federal executive agencies to inform employees, contractors, and the public about the legal right to report misconduct.
This provision aims to increase awareness of whistleblower protections and encourage honest reporting.
PROVISION 03
Encourages executive agencies to acknowledge the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, and abuse.
This helps foster a culture of appreciation and support for individuals who speak up against wrongdoing.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSAUG 1
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
AUG 1
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
AUG 1
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5475; text: CR S4828)
JUL 29
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 340
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJul 29, 2025
Last actionAug 1, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 340Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionFraud offenses and financial crimes
A resolution designating July 30, 2025, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
INTRODUCED JUL 29, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
15
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
