; and (B) that is not specifically required by Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or the conduct of foreign affairs. (2) Retaliation The term retaliation , with respect to a whistleblower, means— (A) an adverse employment action against the whistleblower; (B) a significantly adverse action against the whistleblower, such as the refusal or delay of care provided through the Service; and (C) an adverse action described in subparagraph (A) or (B) against a family member or friend of the whistleblower. (3) Whistleblower The term whistleblower means an employee of the Service who discloses information that the employee reasonably believes evidences— (A) a violation of any law, rule, regulation, or Service policy; or (B) gross mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. (b) Employee accountability (1) Designated official The Secretary shall designate an official in the Department who is not an employee of the Service to receive reports under paragraph (2). (2) Mandatory reporting An employee of the Service who witnesses retaliation against a whistleblower, a violation of a patient safety requirement, or other similar conduct shall submit to the official designated under paragraph (1) a report of the conduct. (3) Oversight Not later than 3 days after the date on which the official designated under paragraph (1) receives a report under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall— (A) formally review the report