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US HB6302
Bill
Status
11/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julie Johnson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a whistleblower incentive program at the State Department to reward individuals who voluntarily provide original information leading to civil penalties for violations of defense export control regulations (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
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Awards range from 10% to 30% of collected civil penalties, funded through a new Defense Export Compliance Accountability Fund in the Treasury that receives fines from enforcement actions
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Requires the Secretary of State to create a secure online portal within 120 days for submitting tips, with procedures allowing anonymous submissions through counsel
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Prohibits employer retaliation against whistleblowers, with remedies including reinstatement, double back pay with interest, and attorney fees; statute of limitations is 6 years or 3 years from discovery of facts
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Mandates credibility review within 60 days and investigation within 180 days of credible submissions, with regular 30-day status updates to whistleblowers
Legislative Description
Whistleblowers Aiding National Security Act of 2025
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
11/25/2025