4/ This is also why “amnesty” is not the right universal frame.
If someone has knowledge of illegal activity, misappropriation of funds, withholding from Congress, retaliation, or undisclosed programs that should have been reported, the question is not whether Congress has the authority to receive that information.
The question is how to do it responsibly.
That means:
Talk to qualified counsel.
Identify the proper committee or member.
Use secure, nonpublic channels.
Understand your employment status, clearance posture, and personal risk.
Do not confuse a podcast, a public stage, or the press with a protected disclosure to Congress.