A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The AI Whistleblower Protection Act aims to prohibit employment discrimination against individuals who report AI security vulnerabilities or violations. It defines AI security vulnerabilities as failures that could allow technology to be stolen and AI violations as federal law violations or failures to respond to dangers to public safety, health, or national security. The bill protects employees and independent contractors from retaliation such as firing, demotion, or harassment for sharing information with officials, law enforcement, or supervisors. It establishes enforcement procedures through the Secretary of Labor or via district court actions. If a worker prevails, they may receive reinstatement, back pay, and compensatory damages.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +6
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
By protecting whistleblowers reporting AI vulnerabilities, the bill helps identify and mitigate security threats.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
By encouraging reports of AI violations, the bill promotes transparency in the deployment of new technologies.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?
The bill enhances protections for workers, including independent contractors, against employer retaliation.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill creates potential legal liabilities and administrative burdens for employers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection from Retaliation: Covered individuals, including employees and independent contractors, are protected from being fired, demoted, suspended, blacklisted, or harassed for reporting AI-related concerns (Section 3(a)).
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Encouragement of Internal Reporting: The bill protects those who provide information to people with supervisory authority or those believed to have the authority to investigate or address misconduct (Section 3(a)(3)).
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Access to Legal Recourse: If an employer retaliates, individuals can file complaints with the Secretary of Labor or bring actions in federal district court to seek justice (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Financial and Professional Recovery: Successful whistleblowers can seek relief including reinstatement with seniority, double back pay with interest, and compensation for litigation costs and attorney's fees (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Prevention of Forced Arbitration: The bill ensures that workers cannot be forced to waive their rights or use alternative dispute resolution processes like arbitration through employment contracts (Section 3(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Legal Time Constraints: Individuals bringing a district court action must follow strict statutes of limitations, such as not filing more than 6 years after a violation occurs or 3 years after facts are known (Section 3(b)(2)(B)(i)).
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Complexity of Definitions: The bill includes specific definitions for what constitutes an "AI security vulnerability" and an "AI violation" which may impact what can be reported (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — By encouraging reports of AI violations, the bill promotes transparency in the deployment of new technologies. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill establishes clear legal procedures and remedies for aggrieved individuals. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands the Secretary of Labor's authority to handle whistleblower complaints.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill enhances protections for workers, including independent contractors, against employer retaliation. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — By protecting whistleblowers, the bill indirectly enhances safety and security standards for the public.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — By protecting whistleblowers reporting AI vulnerabilities, the bill helps identify and mitigate security threats.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill provides a mechanism to report and address violations within the technology sector.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The bill provides significant protections for employees against workplace retaliation. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill creates potential legal liabilities and administrative burdens for employers.
- 11/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Robert LattaRepublican · Ohio
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia