What does Preamble of HR 6322 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The proposed amendment aims to establish a whistleblower incentive program. The bill also intends to provide protections to whistleblowers.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6322 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Stop Stealing our Chips Act'.

What does FINDINGS. of HR 6322 do?

This section establishes findings related to export control laws. Violations of export control laws, particularly the diversion of AI chips to adversaries, are identified as threats to U.S. national security. Reporting violations by individuals is seen as valuable in mitigating these threats. A whistleblower incentive program is proposed to encourage reporting and enhance enforcement. Such a program may also promote self-policing and internal compliance within firms to prevent violations.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF WHISTLEBLOWER INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND of HR 6322 do?

This section amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to establish a Whistleblower Incentive Program. The program rewards individuals who provide 'original information' that leads to fines or forfeiture of property related to export control violations. The Secretary is required to establish a secure online portal for reporting original information within 120 days of enactment. Whistleblowers may receive awards if their original information leads to a fine exceeding $1,000,000. An Export Compliance Accountability Fund is established to pay awards and support program activities. The Secretary may share whistleblower information with other agencies, subject to confidentiality requirements.

What does RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. of HR 6322 do?

This section establishes a rule of construction regarding the Act's effect on funding. The Act states that it cannot be construed to affect, reduce, or divert amounts required by law to be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund. Similarly, the Act cannot be construed to affect, reduce, or divert amounts required by law to be deposited into the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.

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Stop Stealing our Chips Act — HR. 6322

Last updated: 11/28/2025 · Introduced: 11/28/2025

Author: Thomas Kean (R-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to create a Whistleblower Incentive Program that rewards individuals providing original information leading to export control violation penalties exceeding $1,000,000.
The bill establishes an Export Compliance Accountability Fund to finance whistleblower awards and program activities.
This Act clarifies that it will not affect funding for the Crime Victims Fund or the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.

119th Congressin committeeS. 1473(In Committee)Official page

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