A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

This resolution is a simple expression of the Senate's sentiment, not a law binding upon the states or the people. It falls within the inherent authority of each House of Congress to adopt resolutions concerning its own proceedings and to express its opinion on matters of public interest. Article I, Section 5 grants each House the power to determine the rules of its proceedings, and the adoption of a non-binding resolution is a customary exercise of that power. Furthermore, this resolution does not exceed the limited and enumerated powers of the federal government, as it imposes no duty, expen…

This resolution merely designates a day of appreciation and carries no coercive force, no appropriation of funds, and no regulation of individual conduct. It does not infringe upon any right secured by the Constitution, nor does it exceed the enumerated powers of Congress. The First Amendment protects the right of the people to peaceably assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances, and a day honoring whistleblowers—who expose wrongdoing and thus serve the public interest—is consistent with that spirit. Furthermore, the Tenth Amendment reserves to the States and the peop…

This resolution merely designates a day of recognition and carries no coercive power, expenditure of funds, or regulation of conduct. It does not exceed the enumerated powers of Congress under Article I, Section 8, as it is a purely ceremonial expression of opinion. The Federalist Papers, particularly No. 45, emphasize that the powers of the federal government are few and defined, and this action falls within the implied authority of Congress to express sentiments on matters of national interest without infringing on state powers or individual rights.

This resolution merely designates a day of recognition and carries no coercive force, no appropriation of funds, and no regulation of conduct. It is a ceremonial expression of the legislative branch, which falls within the broad discretion of Congress to commend or honor persons or events. The Constitution vests Congress with the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution its enumerated powers (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18), and the designation of a commemorative day is a permissible exercise of that incidental authority, as it does not infringe u…