US SR236 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-3)
Status: Introduced on July 30 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-07-30 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6147; text: CR S6191-6192)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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

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Title

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

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-07-30SenateSubmitted 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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