Throughout 2025, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) has continued its mission to champion whistleblowers and has taken imperative actions within domestic policy to combat anti-corruption. From drafting legislation to filing with the Supreme Court on behalf of whistleblowers, NWC has consistently advocated for whistleblowers at every step.

This year, NWC partnered with Senator Grassley (R-Iowa) to assist in drafting the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Whistleblower Protection Act (AIWPA) introduced in May. Whistleblowers are necessary in congressional oversight, and this bill aims to protect those employed in the AI sector. The passage of the bill would mean that workers, including potential whistleblowers, can have the confidence to speak out about any wrongdoing, without being overcome by fear.

As the bill’s coalition reads, “The [AIWPA] helps ensure that those working to develop and deploy AI systems are not punished for acting in the best interest of the public. ”

People must be able to expose possible infractions safely and openly to law enforcement and regulatory authorities. Without information from whistleblowers, the regulation of this rapidly evolving technology cannot be properly policed by the US government. This leaves the public sector, national security, and other critical concerns vulnerable to exploitation. NWC is working to ensure this does not occur.

This summer, NWC campaigned to get National Whistleblower Day (NWD) federally recognized. Every...

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