Wouldn't the whistle blowers act protect you if DOL is involved?

I disagree that anonymous reporting is cowardly..this is just my own personal opinion. Sometimes it is all a person can do and it is better than nothing..and sometimes the consequences can be even worse than losing housing..like extreme violence etc...if you only go to the agency authorities, you could lose housing..I would think going to DOL would give you extra protection in this regard. And why can't you ask one of us to report it anonymously?