AI Whistleblower Protection Act
Latest action (15 May 2025): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 1792, the AI Whistleblower Protection Act, would create federal job protections for people who report problems related to artificial intelligence. It defines "AI security vulnerability" as a security lapse that could let advanced AI be stolen or improperly acquired, and "AI violation" as either a violation of federal law connected to AI development, deployment, or use, or a failure to properly address a serious danger AI poses to public safety, public health, or national security. Employers would be barred from firing, demoting, harassing, or otherwise retaliating against covered individuals for reporting such issues internally to supervisors or externally to regulators, law enforcement, the Attorney General, or Congress, or for participating in related investigations or proceedings.
The protections apply broadly to "covered individuals," including current and former employees and independent contractors, and to "employers" engaged in commerce, covering companies developing or using AI systems. Individuals who believe they've faced retaliation could file a complaint with the Department of Labor or, after 180 days without a decision, sue in federal court with a right to a jury trial. Remedies could include reinstatement, double back pay with interest, compensatory damages, and attorneys' fees. Contracts, including arbitration agreements, could not waive these rights.
The bill was introduced May 15, 2025, by Senator Grassley with bipartisan co-sponsors, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not yet received committee action, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed into law before taking effect.
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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 S. 1792 do?
- S. 1792, the AI Whistleblower Protection Act, would create federal job protections for people who report problems related to artificial intelligence. It defines "AI security vulnerability" as a security lapse that could let advanced AI be stolen or improperly acquired, and "AI violation" as either a violation of federal law connected to AI development, deployment, or use, or a failure to properly address a serious danger AI poses to public safety, public health, or national security. Employers would be barred from firing, demoting, harassing, or otherwise retaliating against covered individuals for reporting such issues internally to supervisors or externally to regulators, law enforcement, the Attorney General, or Congress, or for participating in related investigations or proceedings. The protections apply broadly to "covered individuals," including current and former employees and independent contractors, and to "employers" engaged in commerce, covering companies developing or using AI systems. Individuals who believe they've faced retaliation could file a complaint with the Department of Labor or, after 180 days without a decision, sue in federal court with a right to a jury trial. Remedies could include reinstatement, double back pay with interest, compensatory damages, and attorneys' fees. Contracts, including arbitration agreements, could not waive these rights. The bill was introduced May 15, 2025, by Senator Grassley with bipartisan co-sponsors, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not yet received committee action, and would need to pass both chambers and be signed into law before taking effect.
- Has S. 1792 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 May 2025, S. 1792 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 1792?
- S. 1792 was sponsored by Sen. Charles “Chuck” Grassley [R-IA] (Republican-IA), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1792?
- Introduced (15 May 2025).
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