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Stop Stealing our Chips Act

USA119th CongressS-1473| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to establish a comprehensive whistleblower incentive program and robust protections, driven by concerns over the diversion of advanced technologies like AI chips to adversaries. The legislation mandates the creation of a secure online portal for individuals to provide original information about export control violations, allowing for anonymous submissions. Whistleblowers whose information leads to the imposition of fines can receive awards ranging from 10% to 30% of the collected amounts , with specific criteria for eligibility and disqualification, including exceptions for internal reporters under certain conditions. To encourage reporting, the bill includes strong whistleblower protections , prohibiting employers from retaliating against individuals who lawfully report violations or assist in investigations. Victims of retaliation can seek remedies such as reinstatement and double back pay through federal court actions. Furthermore, the Secretary of Commerce must maintain the confidentiality of whistleblower identities , sharing information only under strict conditions with other law enforcement or national security agencies. An Export Compliance Accountability Fund will be established, financed by fines collected due to whistleblower tips, to pay awards and cover program operational costs.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6322
Introduced in House
  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • November 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6322
    Introduced in House

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6322: Stop Stealing our Chips Act

Stop Stealing our Chips Act

USA119th CongressS-1473| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
This bill amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to establish a comprehensive whistleblower incentive program and robust protections, driven by concerns over the diversion of advanced technologies like AI chips to adversaries. The legislation mandates the creation of a secure online portal for individuals to provide original information about export control violations, allowing for anonymous submissions. Whistleblowers whose information leads to the imposition of fines can receive awards ranging from 10% to 30% of the collected amounts , with specific criteria for eligibility and disqualification, including exceptions for internal reporters under certain conditions. To encourage reporting, the bill includes strong whistleblower protections , prohibiting employers from retaliating against individuals who lawfully report violations or assist in investigations. Victims of retaliation can seek remedies such as reinstatement and double back pay through federal court actions. Furthermore, the Secretary of Commerce must maintain the confidentiality of whistleblower identities , sharing information only under strict conditions with other law enforcement or national security agencies. An Export Compliance Accountability Fund will be established, financed by fines collected due to whistleblower tips, to pay awards and cover program operational costs.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov 28, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6322
Introduced in House
  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.


  • November 28, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6322
    Introduced in House
Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

Republican Senator

South Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6322: Stop Stealing our Chips Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted