119th Congress Foreign Trade and International Finance
H.R. 6322: Stop Stealing our Chips Act
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Summary
This bill creates a whistleblower incentive program and establishes whistleblower protections for individuals who provide information to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) related to violations of U.S. export control laws.
Currently, BIS administers and enforces controls on the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military parts and components. These export controls are implemented primarily under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) through the Export Administration Regulations.
Under the bill, BIS must establish a whistleblower incentive program to reward individuals who voluntarily report original information that results in BIS (1) imposing fines under ECRA on persons that violate, attempt to violate, conspire to violate, or cause a violation of ECRA or any related regulation, order, license, or authorization; or (2) requiring the forfeiture of property that results in net proceeds.
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Additionally, BIS must establish a secure online portal for whistleblowers to report violations of ECRA. The bill outlines requirements for BIS to review, investigate, and provide status updates related to these reports.
The bill requires BIS to pay an award to certain whistleblowers who voluntarily reported original information that led to the imposition of a fine under ECRA. The bill establishes the Export Compliance Accountability Fund for paying these awards and funding related activities.
The bill also sets forth whistleblower protections by (1) prohibiting employers from impeding communication or retaliating against individuals who act as whistleblowers, and (2) establishing confidentiality requirements.
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Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Julie Johnson D-TXOriginal
- Josh Harder D-CA
- Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL
- Lisa McClain R-MI
- John Moolenaar R-MI
- Doris Matsui D-CA
- Nathaniel Moran R-TX
- Kristen McDonald Rivet D-MI
- Eric Crawford R-AR
- Josh Gottheimer D-NJ
- Michael Lawler R-NY
- Darin LaHood R-IL
Who scored on this bill
- 1Thomas Kean SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up3 events+18
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History
- Introduced in the House by Thomas Kean.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.