Whistleblower rewards and protection for reporting illegal AI chip exports.
This Act aims to bolster national security by combating the illegal export of advanced technology chips, particularly to adversarial nations. It establishes a financial incentive program for individuals who provide original information leading to substantial fines for export control violations. Citizens reporting such violations gain protection against job termination or discrimination, encouraging the disclosure of illegal activities.
Key points
Financial Rewards: Whistleblowers can receive between 10% and 30% of collected monetary fines if the fine exceeds $1,000,000.
Anti-Retaliation Protection: Employers are prohibited from firing, demoting, or discriminating against individuals who report export control violations, even if the report was internal.
Anonymous Reporting: The option to submit information about violations anonymously via a secure online portal.
Accountability Fund: Creation of a dedicated fund (Export Compliance Accountability Fund) to pay awards and finance enforcement activities.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6322
Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]