AI Whistleblower Protection Act

House Bill

H.R. 3460

119th Congress

AI Whistleblower Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill allows the Department of Defense to include funding requests for the chemical and biological defense program within the budgets of the military branches, rather than a separate budget. This would streamline the funding process and make it easier to allocate resources for these critical defense programs.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill allows the Department of Defense to include funding requests for the chemical and biological defense program within the budgets of the military branches, rather than a separate budget. This would streamline the funding process and make it easier to allocate resources for these critical defense programs.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Chemical and Biological Defense Program Improvement Act of 2023This bill allows the Department of Defense to include funding requests for the chemical and biological defense program within the budget accounts of the military departments.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows the Department of Defense to include chemical and biological defense program funding within the budgets of the military branches.
This would streamline the funding process and make it easier to allocate resources for these defense programs.
The bill aims to improve the management and oversight of the chemical and biological defense program.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would primarily impact the Department of Defense and the military branches responsible for chemical and biological defense programs. The changes would allow for more efficient budgeting and resource allocation, potentially leading to improved readiness and capabilities in this critical area of national security.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3460, 119th Congress (2025). "AI Whistleblower Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3460