Resources for Whistleblowers

The Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds cannot receive disclosures from whistleblowers. However, it has developed general guidance.

Individuals considering blowing the whistle should first consult an experienced whistleblower attorney and/or a whistleblower support organization. Also review Best Practices for Working with Congress and Whistleblower Survival Tips.

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Directory of House Offices and Committee Jurisdiction

• Member Offices
• Committees
• Committee Jurisdiction Tool

Whistleblower Offices

Note: This list is not intended to be comprehensive.

• Office of Special Counsel
• Merit Systems Protection Board
• Department of Labor's Whistleblower Protection Program
• CIGIE Integrity Committee
• SEC Office of the Whistleblower
• CFTC Whistleblower Program
• IRS Whistleblower Office
• VA Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP)
• Oversight.gov to identify Offices of Inspectors General (OIG)
• OIGs with Unique Jurisdiction
  • DHS OIG (includes Uniformed Coast Guard Members)
  • DOD OIG (includes Service Members)
  • HHS OIG (includes Public Health Service Commissioned Corps)
  • Office of the Director of National Intelligence (Intelligence Community)

Whistleblower Governmental Resources

• CRS: Federal Whistleblower Protection Statutes
• CRS: Intelligence Community Whistleblower Provisions
• CRS: Select State Whistleblower Statutes
• GAO FraudNet Hotline
• Department of Labor: How to File a Whistleblower Complaint

Whistleblower Nongovernmental Resources

Whistleblower Support Organizations and Legal Resources offers a list of nonprofits experienced in working with whistleblowers, some of which provide legal representation and guiding resources.

Sector-Specific Fact Sheets

The Office's fact sheets provide an overview of whistleblower laws in various sectors.

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