H.R. 6322 · In committee · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Stop Stealing our Chips Act

What it does

Creates a whistleblower incentive program and protections for individuals who give the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security information on export control violations.
Requires BIS to reward individuals who voluntarily report original information leading to fines under the Export Control Reform Act or to property forfeitures yielding net proceeds.
Requires a secure online portal for reporting violations, with requirements for BIS to review, investigate, and provide status updates.
Establishes the Export Compliance Accountability Fund to pay awards.

Official summary

Stop Stealing our Chips Act 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. 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…

Latest action

Apr 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs