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119th Congress · S. 1473 · Passed Origin

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 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. 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 status updates related to these reports. The bill authorizes BIS to pay an award to any whistleblower who voluntarily reported original information that led to the imposition of a fine under ECRA. The bill establishes the Export Compliance Accountability Fund for paying these awards and funding related activities. The bill also sets forth whistleblower protections by (1) prohibiting retaliation against individuals who act as whistleblowers, and (2) establishing confidentiality requirements.

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] · [R-SD] · R000605
    Rep-SD current · 2 terms · @SenatorRounds · 4 district offices

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Committee memberships (18)

  • Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (joint) · joint · rank 4 · site
  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 7
  • Cybersecurity (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 8
  • Economic Policy (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Emerging Threats and Capabilities (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · rank 9
  • Housing, Transportation, and Community Development (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Legislative Branch (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 8
  • Securities, Insurance, and Investment (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · rank 14 · site
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (senate) · senate · rank 7 · site
  • Strategic Forces (senate) · senate · rank 3

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District offices (4)

  • 111 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 210, Pierre, SD, 57501 · 605-224-1450 · fax 605-224-1379 · 44.36917280000001,-100.35182
  • 320 N. Main Ave., Suite A, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104 · 605-336-0486 · fax 605-336-6624 · 43.5506861,-96.7279008
  • 221 Brown County Highway 19 S, Suite 112, Aberdeen, SD, 57401 · 605-225-0366 · 45.4646985,-98.4864829
  • 603 Omaha St., Suite 100, Rapid City, SD, 57701 · 605-343-5035 · fax 605-343-5348 · 44.0830079,-103.2268315

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Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$4,513,920.02
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$3,459,778.07
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$2,736,663.91
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Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (1)

  • Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] · [D-VA] · W000805 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-10 · original
    Dem-VA current · 3 terms · @MarkWarner · 5 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-05-20T22:00:12ZDischarged From
    2025-04-10T20:16:00ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (10)

  • 2026-05-21 15:30:23FloorH15000via House floor actions
    Held at the desk.
  • 2026-05-21 15:18:41FloorH14000via House floor actions
    Received in the House.
  • 2026-05-21Floorvia Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2026-05-20Floorvia Senate
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2424-2426)
  • 2026-05-20Floor17000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-05-20Floorvia Senate
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2424-2426)
  • 2026-05-20Dischargevia Senate
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-05-20Committee14500via Library of Congress
    Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-04-10IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • 2025-04-10IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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  • Display Title2026-05-22T19:48:25Z
    Stop Stealing our Chips Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed SenateESS2026-05-22T02:38:26Z
    Stop Stealing our Chips Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIS2025-05-03T03:23:20Z
    Stop Stealing our Chips Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2025-05-03T03:18:28Z
    A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to establish a whistleblower incentive program and provide protections to whistleblowers.

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00 · 2025-04-10 · Introduced in Senate

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 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.

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 status updates related to these reports.

The bill authorizes BIS to pay an award to any whistleblower who voluntarily reported original information that led to the imposition of a fine under ECRA. The bill establishes the Export Compliance Accountability Fund for paying these awards and funding related activities.

The bill also sets forth whistleblower protections by (1) prohibiting retaliation against individuals who act as whistleblowers, and (2) establishing confidentiality requirements.

Related bills

  • HR 6322 (119) Stop Stealing our Chips Act
    Latest: 2026-04-22 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (1)

  • SAMDT 5445 (119)
    In the nature of a substitute.
    Submitted 2026-05-20T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: Senate
    Amends: S 1473 (119)
    Latest: 2026-05-20 — Amendment SA 5445 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
    Sponsors
    • Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] · [R-SD] · R000605

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