Contact Congress about H.R. 6322: Stop Stealing our Chips Act

People who report illegal exports of sensitive technology could get cash rewards. The bill also protects workers from being fired, demoted, harassed, or punished for lawful reporting.

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Stop Stealing our Chips Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.

Latest action on H.R. 6322: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and companies involved in exporting controlled technology. It also affects workers who know about possible violations, because it gives them clearer ways to report and stronger legal protection if they are punished for it.

Why this matters: This bill matters because illegal exports of advanced technology can help foreign rivals and threaten U.S. national security. It tries to bring hidden violations to light by paying insiders and protecting them when they speak up. It could make enforcement stronger, but the real effect depends on how many useful tips Commerce gets and how it uses its discretion.

Key provisions in H.R. 6322

• Creates a formal whistleblower reward program under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The Secretary of Commerce would run it.
• Requires Commerce to create a secure public website for tips about export-control violations and suspicious exports. The site must be working within 120 days after the bill becomes law.
• Lets people report anonymously, including through a lawyer. Commerce can still require the person's identity before paying an award.
• Gives Commerce 60 days to decide whether a report is credible. If it is, Commerce must open a formal investigation and give the whistleblower regular updates.
• Requires awards when original information leads to more than $1 million in collected fines. Total awards must be 10% to 30% of the collected fines, including for older violations reported after the law takes effect.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6322

What is H.R. 6322?

People who report illegal exports of sensitive technology could get cash rewards. The bill also protects workers from being fired, demoted, harassed, or punished for lawful reporting.

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