USDA Whistleblower Rights for Corporate Producers
Government Accountability Project praised the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural and Marketing Service for its rule that creates the nation’s first whistleblower protection for non-employees such as contract farmers and other producers of government-approved meat and poultry.
Government Accountability Project Applauds Biden Administration for Issuing Strong Protections for an Independent Civil Service
The rule, issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), will strengthen protections for nonpartisan civil servants across the country — the federal employees who serve the public regardless of the political affiliation of the President or partisan divides in Congress — from being replaced with political loyalists.
‘Put America On Commission Act’ Would Protect Whistleblowers, Remedying Fraud
As government agencies continue efforts to recover money lost through fraud within pandemic relief programs, Government Accountability Project is supporting federal legislation that is crucial for full success in recovering these funds.
FOIA Discovery Shows EPA’s Missteps Put East Palestine in Harm’s Way
April 3, 2024 FOIA Discovery Shows EPA’s Missteps Put East Palestine in Harm's Way WASHINGTON – On September 21, 2023, Government Accountability Project filed a Freedom of Information Act request that would launch an investigation into the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) actions following the East Palestine Train Derailment. After a [...]
Letter from East Palestine Residents Explains Imminent Threat to Safety
April 2, 2024 Letter from East Palestine Residents Explains Imminent Threat to Safety EAST PALESTINE – Over the weekend, an open letter was delivered to media, scientists, environmental groups, and federal and state lawmakers by the Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment. Dr. Erin Haynes, a [...]
First Spanish-Language Whistleblower Website Launched in Chile
This week, Whistleblower Chile launched their website and online resources to create awareness about whistleblowing in Chile, where whistleblower rights are a novelty among the legal community.
Mourning the Death of Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett
Yesterday, Boeing whistleblower and former client, John Barnett, was confirmed dead at the age of 62 after heroically testifying in intense depositions against his former employer in a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit. We send condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Barnett and to his entire legal team at Knowles Law Firm.
Announcing the Winners of the 20th Annual Ridenhour Prizes
March 13, 2024 Announcing the Winners of the 20th Annual Ridenhour Prizes WASHINGTON – Today, we announced the recipients of the prestigious Ridenhour Prizes. Lea Ypi, author of Free: Coming of Age at the End of History, has been selected for the Book Prize. ‘The Janes,’ and directors Emma [...]
Legislation Cracking Down on Child Labor Exploitation Advances
March 12, 2024 Legislation Cracking Down on Child Labor Exploitation Advances WASHINGTON – Last week, the Preventing Child Labor Exploitation in Federal Contracting Act passed through the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs. Senator Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan legislation last year [...]
Dawn Wooten To Be Awarded the Ridenhour Truth-Telling Prize
Dawn Wooten will be awarded the Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling, which is annually presented to a citizen, corporate or government whistleblower, investigative journalist, or organization for bringing a specific issue of social importance to the public’s attention.