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OtherSeptember 9, 2025119th Congress — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform — Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement
Joe Spielberger — Written Statement (House Oversight UAP Whistleblower Hearing, Sept 2025)
Summary
This record is a transcript of Joe Spielberger's written testimony to the House Oversight Committee on September 9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. He discusses the legal framework governing federal whistleblowers, focusing on protections and processes relevant to UAP-related disclosures.
Key highlights
Whistleblowers are crucial for exposing government wrongdoing.p.1
“Whistleblowers are a crucial first line of defense against wrongdoing in our government.”
Retaliation against whistleblowers harms government integrity and public trust.p.2
“Agency officials who retaliate against whistleblowers do not just violate whistleblowers’ legal rights.”
National security whistleblowers face unique challenges and risks.p.3
“National security whistleblowers have fewer opportunities to safely disclose through proper channels.”
POGO recommends establishing independent mechanisms for whistleblower protections.p.4
“Establish an independent mechanism for intelligence and military whistleblowers.”
Congress has historically supported whistleblower protections on a bipartisan basis.p.5
“Congress has historically supported them on a strong bipartisan basis.”
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