Creates a program to reward and protect people who report illegal defense exports.
This bill would create a new program at the State Department to encourage people to report illegal defense exports. Whistleblowers who provide useful information could get a cash award of 10% to 30% of any civil penalties collected. It would also protect them from being fired or punished by their employers for coming forward.
Today, there is no specific program at the State Department to reward people who report illegal defense exports, nor are there specific protections against retaliation for such whistleblowers. This bill would create a new program offering awards of 10% to 30% of civil penalties for useful information and strong protections against employer retaliation. It would also set up a dedicated fund to pay these awards and cover program costs.
HR 6302 · 119th Congress · November 25, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
Sign in to see your representatives' phone numbers