Guidance Documents & Templates

The Office has developed a library of publicly available guidance documents to support Congress' work with whistleblowers. Use the dropdowns below to learn more. House staff can access the Office's Training Manual and downloadable templates on HouseNet.

Getting Started

• Whistleblowing 101
• Working With Whistleblowers: Do’s and Don’ts
• Starter Pack for Working with Whistleblowers
• Committee Starter Pack for Working with Whistleblowers
• District Office Starter Pack for Working with Whistleblowers

Intake Process Guidance

• Template Intake Webform
• Training Manual: Best Practices for Working with Whistleblowers (House only)
• Guiding Phrases for Working with Whistleblowers (House only)
• Intake Case Management Infographic
• Whistleblower Intake Checklist
• Template Whistleblower Case Management Procedures
• Template Whistleblower Confidentiality Policy

Other Guidance

• How to Partner with Whistleblowers on Oversight
• Closing Whistleblower Cases
• Whistleblowing and Mental Health
• Holding Retaliators Accountable
• Supporting Whistleblowers with FOIA
• Congress' Obligations When Working with Whistleblowers
• Guidance for Members on Working with Whistleblowers
• Caseworkers: How to Identify Whistleblower Matters
• Working with State and Local Whistleblowers
• GAO: Whistleblowers: Key Practices for Congress to Consider