Whistleblowers Aiding National Security Act of 2025

This bill would create a State Department program that pays rewards to people who voluntarily report new information about violations of U.S. defense export rules, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, when that information leads to a civil penalty. Rewards would be between 10 and 30 percent of the penalty and would be paid from a new Treasury fund made up of fines collected because of such tips. The State Department would have to set up a secure online portal within 120 days, allow anonymous reports through a lawyer, review reports for credibility within 60 days, and keep reporters updated every 30 days. Employers could not fire, demote, or harass people for reporting, and those who face retaliation could sue in federal court for reinstatement, double back pay, and legal costs. The bill also requires that reporters' identities be kept confidential, with some exceptions for sharing with law enforcement and other agencies.

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Sponsors

• Julie Johnson Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors