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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 30, 2015Government Operations and Politics
S.Res. 236

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

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 30, 2015)

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 just happenedJul 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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Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 30, 2015Floor

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

  2. Jul 30, 2015Floor17000

    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)

  3. Jul 30, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateJul 30, 2015

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.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 30, 201582

(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.

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