Whistleblower Rewards for Reporting Defense Export Control Violations.
This Act establishes a financial incentive program for individuals who voluntarily provide original information leading to civil penalties for violations of defense export controls (e.g., illegal arms trade). Whistleblowers whose reports result in collected fines will receive between 10% and 30% of the penalty. The law also provides robust protection against employer retaliation, including the right to sue in federal court for damages.
Key points
Financial Incentives: Individuals reporting defense export control violations can receive 10% to 30% of the resulting civil penalty collected.
Anti-Retaliation Protection: Employers are prohibited from firing, demoting, or harassing whistleblowers, with remedies including double back pay and litigation costs.
Anonymous Reporting: The program allows for anonymous submission of information through legal counsel, and the whistleblower's identity is kept confidential.
National Security Enhancement: The goal is to improve the detection and enforcement against illegal trafficking of defense articles and sensitive technology.
Status:
Introduced
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