2025 Speakers Confirmed
With more to be announced soon!
Honor our History
Protecting whistleblowers is in our country’s DNA. The first whistleblower law was signed by the Continental Congress in 1778. Since then, whistleblowers have become a pillar of keeping our democracy healthy.
Change the Culture
We can only root out fraud, corruption, and waste by addressing the culture that silences those trying to speak the truth. This executive order will require the government to acknowledge the importance of increasing openness and transparency.
Demand Justice and Respect
Whistleblowers have sacrificed their careers, health, and safety while exposing waste and returning billions of dollars to the U.S. Government. It’s past time that they are recognized.
The Senate has asked the president to take action on this day every year since 2013. It is time to get the White House to act. Enforce the Senate resolutions that have designated July 30th as National Whistleblower Day.
2024 Senate Resolution
In honor of the Founding Fathers’ 1778 whistleblower law, the resolution calls on all federal agencies to acknowledge the contributions of whistleblowers and inform their employees and the public of their rights to blow the whistle.
Passed Resolutions
“With their words and actions, leaders have to make clear that whistleblowers are important and retaliation is not tolerated.”
– Chuck Grassley, United States Senator (R)
Leaders Speak and Recognize National Whistleblower Day
Rep. Elijah Cummings
The History of The First Whistleblower Law
Renowned whistleblower attorney Stephen M. Kohn eloquently tells the story.
(click image above to see resolution)
“Resolved, that it is the duty of all persons of the United States, as well as all other inhabitants thereof, to give the earliest information to Congress or any other proper authority of any misconduct, frauds, or misdemeanors committed by any persons in the service of these States, which may come to their knowledge.”
– First U.S. whistleblower law, unanimously passed on July 30, 1778 by the Continental Congress
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