National Whistleblower Day2023-08-03T01:24:41+00:00

NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY 2023

National Whistleblower Day is an annual celebration commemorating the contributions of whistleblowers around the world who have bravely stepped forward to expose waste, fraud, and abuse.

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National Whistleblower Day - Steve Kohn

July 30th is National Whistleblower Day. It marks the date in 1778, when the U.S. Continental Congress unanimously passed America’s first whistleblower law. Enacted during the height of the Revolution, it demonstrates beyond doubt that the Founding Fathers recognized the importance of whistleblowers and demanded that they be protected.

Their resolution was clear: “It is the duty of all persons . . . to give their earlies information to Congress or any other proper authority of any misconduct, frauds, or misdemeanors . . .”

The remarkable history behind this historic law was first researched and made public by whistleblower attorney Stephen Kohn, in his book Rules for Whistleblowers. That history should be read by everyone who wants to learn how whistleblowing is an invaluable part of the American Tradition.

To honor this history, the first Congressional celebration of National Whistleblower Day took place in the U.S. Senate Kennedy Caucus Room on July 30th, 2015. Sponsored by the National Whistleblower Center, It was a huge success.

Since then, thousands of whistleblowers and their supporters have celebrated July 30th as National Whistleblower Day. Whistleblowers such as Sherron Watkins, Toni Savage, Bradley Birkenfeld, Frederic Whitehurst, Jane Turner, Linda Tripp and Aaron Westrick have been joined by leaders from both political parties, in setting aside their differences and celebrating the historic contributions whistleblowers have made over the years.

The political leaders joining in these celebrations have been as diverse as the American political landscape. Watch the speeches from Senators such as Charles Grassley and Ron Wyden, Members of Congress such as Elijah Cummings and Mark Meadows, and political appointees such as former FBI Director James Comey and Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz, all given at National Whistleblower Day celebrations.

For many years, the whistleblower lawyers at Kohn, Kohn and Colapinto and the leadership of the National Whistleblower Center have urged Congress to officially acknowledge July 30th as National Whistleblower Day. The Senate has unanimously passed such resolutions annually since 2013. Please sign the petition requiring every department in the federal government to publicly acknowledge the contributions made by whistleblowers on July 30th of each year.

REGISTER TO ATTEND NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY 2023

RSVP today for Friday, July 30th! National Whistleblower Day is an annual celebration commemorating the contributions of whistleblowers around the world who have bravely stepped forward to expose waste, fraud, and abuse. This year’s celebration will be an all-day virtual event featuring a wide range of speeches from whistleblowers, policy-makers, and advocates as well as a series of panels on pressing whistleblower issues.

The Senate has passed resolutions each year honoring National Whistleblower Day – it’s time for the house of representatives to act!

Senator Grassley

“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)

THE HISTORY OF AMERICA’S FIRST WHISTLEBLOWER LAW

“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

LEADERS SPEAK OUT RECOGNIZING NATIONAL WHISTLEBLOWER DAY!

2018 National Whistleblower Day – Senator Charles Grassley

2019 National Whistleblower Day – Representative Jackie Speier

2019 National Whistleblower Day – Senator Ron Wyden

National Whistleblower Day 2018 – Whistleblower Tony Savage

National Whistleblower Day 2018 – Inspector General Michael Horowitz

National Whistleblower Day 2018 – Representative Elijah Cummings

National Whistleblower Day 2019 – Whistleblower Sherron Watkins

2019 National Whistleblower Day – Representative Mark Meadows

2019 National Whistleblower Day – Representative Kathleen Rice

2018 National Whistleblower Day – Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (D-GU)

National Whistleblower Day 2019 – Whistleblower Jane Turner

2019 National Whistleblower Day – Stephen Kohn

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TAKE ACTION! SIGN THE PETITION

Write to your representatives in Congress and to President Biden urging him to sign the Executive Order recognizing whistleblowers.

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