To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a whistleblower incentive program with respect to defense exports control enforcement.
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Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
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The bill establishes a whistleblower incentive program for defense exports control enforcement, which could lead to increased penalties for violations of defense export regulations. This may encourage compliance and reporting, potentially benefiting defense contractors by leveling the playing field and reducing unfair competition from violators. Section 2(a) establishes the program, and Section 2(l)(3)(B) defines covered regulations to include the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)