Search Results: keywords:"whistleblowers"

  • H. R. 8061 — To temporarily provide additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:220

    H.R. 8061, known as the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024," aims to increase deposits into the Crime Victims Fund temporarily. The bill modifies the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to allow certain financial penalties collected by the government from false claims...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8061 is a plan that helps add more money to a special pot called the Crime Victims Fund by taking some of the penalties from people who make false claims. This plan is like using extra coins from a piggy bank to make sure there's enough money to help people who have been hurt by crimes, but it still keeps some money aside to pay helpers and fix things.

  • S. RES. 793 — Designating July 30, 2024, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:324

    S. RES. 793 designates July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to honor and recognize the vital role whistleblowers play in safeguarding ethics and honesty within the United States. The resolution acknowledges the historical support for whistleblowers...

    Simple Explanation

    In a special way, July 30, 2024, is being called "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" to say thank you to people who speak up when something bad or unfair is happening. These people help keep things honest and fair, just like heroes who help fix problems where they work.

  • H. RES. 1398 — Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2024, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:249

    H. RES. 1398 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to express support for designating July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day." The resolution highlights the historical significance of whistleblowers, dating back to 1777, and recognizes their important...

    Simple Explanation

    This resolution wants to make July 30, 2024, a special day to say "thank you" to people who tell the truth about bad things happening, called whistleblowers. It reminds everyone how important they are for helping keep things fair and honest.