National Whistleblower Appreciation Day is an annual observance in the United States of America (USA) that is marked on July 30. The annual observance aims to recognise and honour the courageous individuals who expose fraud, corruption, and other unethical activities, often at great personal risk. National Whistleblower Appreciation Day is marked every year since 2013. Records inform that this day was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the first whistleblower law enacted in the United States on July 30, 1778.

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day raises public awareness about the important role whistleblowers play in maintaining transparency, accountability, and integrity in both the public and private sectors. In this article, let’s know more about the history and significance of the annual event in the US.

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day 2024 Date

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day 2024 is observed on July 30.

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day History

In 2013, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives passed resolutions designating July 30 as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. The 2021 Senate and House resolutions designating July 30 as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day were passed in July. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) led the Senate resolution effort and Representatives Jackie Speier (D-CA), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), and Kathleen Rice (D-NY) led the passage of the House resolution.

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Significance

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day serves as an annual recognition of whistleblowers whose actions have protected the American people from fraud or malfeasance. The day is commemorated each year with passages of resolutions in the House and Senate but has not been permanently designated as a holiday yet.

Since 2015, every year on July 30, the National Whistleblower Center hosts a celebration in honour of this day. On this day, various organisations, government agencies, advocacy groups, and non-profits, hold seminars, and conferences to discuss whistleblower issues, share stories, and promote whistleblower protections.

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