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A resolution designating July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
8/1/2024, 5:57 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 793
Bill 118 S.Res. 793, also known as the "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" resolution, aims to designate July 30, 2024, as a day to honor and recognize the important contributions of whistleblowers in the United States. Whistleblowers are individuals who come forward to report misconduct, fraud, or other illegal activities within organizations or government agencies.
The resolution highlights the crucial role that whistleblowers play in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in both the public and private sectors. It acknowledges the risks and challenges that whistleblowers often face, including retaliation and personal sacrifices, in their efforts to expose wrongdoing and protect the public interest.
By designating July 30th as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the importance of whistleblowers and the need to support and protect them. It also serves as a reminder to the American people of the value of speaking out against corruption and injustice, and the role that whistleblowers play in upholding democratic values and the rule of law. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 793 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the bravery and dedication of whistleblowers, and to encourage a culture of accountability and transparency in the United States.
The resolution highlights the crucial role that whistleblowers play in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in both the public and private sectors. It acknowledges the risks and challenges that whistleblowers often face, including retaliation and personal sacrifices, in their efforts to expose wrongdoing and protect the public interest.
By designating July 30th as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the importance of whistleblowers and the need to support and protect them. It also serves as a reminder to the American people of the value of speaking out against corruption and injustice, and the role that whistleblowers play in upholding democratic values and the rule of law. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 793 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and honor the bravery and dedication of whistleblowers, and to encourage a culture of accountability and transparency in the United States.
Congressional Summary of SRES 793
This resolution designates July 30, 2024, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
Current Status of Bill SRES 793
Bill SRES 793 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2024. Bill SRES 793 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2024.  Bill SRES 793's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5677; text: CR S5690) as of July 31, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 793
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
20Republican Cosponsors
20Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 793
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 793
A resolution designating July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
A resolution designating July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 793
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