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National Whistleblower Day 2025
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The History of America's First Whistleblower Law
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.
Learn the History
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:
“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, Continental Congress
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.
Stephen M. Kohn
National Whistleblower Day 2017
Stephen M. Kohn
TEDx Wilmington Salon
2023 Senate Resolutions
Below are Senate resolutions honoring National Whistleblower Day
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.
2023 Senate Resolution
The United States Senate has officially passed a resolution designating July 30, 2023, as “National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.”
This action marks the ninth year Senate has called upon federal agencies to recognize whistleblowers for their contributions to “combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of the United States.
