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A resolution designating July 30, 2021, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

9/22/2022, 2:15 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 324

Bill 117 S.Res. 324, also known as the resolution designating July 30, 2021, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day," was introduced in the US Senate to honor and recognize the important role that whistleblowers play in promoting transparency and accountability in government and private sector organizations.

The resolution highlights the contributions of whistleblowers in exposing fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct, and acknowledges the risks and sacrifices they often make in coming forward with information that serves the public interest. It also emphasizes the need to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and to ensure that they are supported and encouraged to report wrongdoing.

By designating July 30th as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day," the resolution aims to raise awareness about the importance of whistleblowers and the value of their contributions to society. It also serves as a reminder of the need to uphold and strengthen whistleblower protections to safeguard those who speak out against corruption and wrongdoing. Overall, Bill 117 S.Res. 324 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor whistleblowers for their courage and integrity in standing up for what is right and holding individuals and institutions accountable for their actions.

Congressional Summary of SRES 324

This resolution designates July 30, 2021, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.

Current Status of Bill SRES 324

Bill SRES 324 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2021. Bill SRES 324 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 27, 2021.  Bill SRES 324's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5112; text: CR S5108-5109) as of July 27, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 324

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
38
Democrat Cosponsors
22
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 324

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorative events and holidays
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 324

A resolution designating July 30, 2021, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
A resolution designating July 30, 2021, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

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