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AR HR1008
Resolution
Status
4/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Flowers
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AI Summary
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Recognizes July 30 as National Whistleblower Day to commemorate the Founding Fathers' unanimous passage of America's first whistleblower protection law on July 30, 1778
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Defines whistleblowing as the lawful disclosure of information reasonably believed to evidence violations of law, rule, or regulation, or gross mismanagement, waste of funds, abuse of authority, or danger to public health or safety
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Acknowledges that whistleblowers risk their careers and reputations by reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to promote accountability, integrity, honesty, fairness, and transparency
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Directs the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Stephen M. Kohn, Executive Director of the National Whistleblower Center
Legislative Description
To Recognize The Observance Of National Whistleblower Day On July 30 And To Recognize The Importance Of America's First Law Protecting Whistleblowers.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
4/21/2016