AI Whistleblower Protection Act
Latest action (15 May 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 3460, the AI Whistleblower Protection Act, would create legal protections for individuals who report security flaws or violations related to artificial intelligence systems. It would prohibit employers from firing, demoting, harassing, blacklisting, or otherwise retaliating against someone for reporting an "AI security vulnerability" (a security lapse that could let advanced AI technology be stolen or improperly acquired) or an "AI violation" (a federal-law violation involving AI, or a failure to address a substantial danger AI poses to public safety, health, or national security). Protected disclosures could be made to regulators, law enforcement, the Attorney General, Congress, or appropriate supervisors within the employer's organization.
The bill covers employees, former employees, and independent contractors, and applies to employers engaged in interstate commerce. Covered individuals who believe they were retaliated against could file a complaint with the Department of Labor or, after 180 days without resolution, sue in federal court with a right to a jury trial, subject to specified time limits. Remedies would include reinstatement, double back pay with interest, compensatory damages including legal fees, and other appropriate relief. These rights could not be waived through employment contracts or forced arbitration agreements.
The bill was introduced May 15, 2025, by Rep. Jay Obernolte with Rep. Ted Lieu, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee action, House and Senate passage, and presidential signature to become law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on May 15, 2025. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3460 do?
- H.R. 3460, the AI Whistleblower Protection Act, would create legal protections for individuals who report security flaws or violations related to artificial intelligence systems. It would prohibit employers from firing, demoting, harassing, blacklisting, or otherwise retaliating against someone for reporting an "AI security vulnerability" (a security lapse that could let advanced AI technology be stolen or improperly acquired) or an "AI violation" (a federal-law violation involving AI, or a failure to address a substantial danger AI poses to public safety, health, or national security). Protected disclosures could be made to regulators, law enforcement, the Attorney General, Congress, or appropriate supervisors within the employer's organization. The bill covers employees, former employees, and independent contractors, and applies to employers engaged in interstate commerce. Covered individuals who believe they were retaliated against could file a complaint with the Department of Labor or, after 180 days without resolution, sue in federal court with a right to a jury trial, subject to specified time limits. Remedies would include reinstatement, double back pay with interest, compensatory damages including legal fees, and other appropriate relief. These rights could not be waived through employment contracts or forced arbitration agreements. The bill was introduced May 15, 2025, by Rep. Jay Obernolte with Rep. Ted Lieu, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on, and would need committee action, House and Senate passage, and presidential signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 3460 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 May 2025, H.R. 3460 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3460?
- H.R. 3460 was sponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte [R-CA23] (Republican-CA), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3460?
- Introduced (15 May 2025).
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