AI Whistleblower Protection Act

Senate Bill

S. 1792

119th Congress

AI Whistleblower Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:May 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Grassley

Senator

Republican

IA

Cosponsors

9

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill establishes whistleblower protections for employees who report safety concerns, unethical practices, or violations related to artificial intelligence systems. Workers in AI development, deployment, or oversight who disclose information about AI risks, bias, safety failures, or legal violations would be protected from retaliation by their employers.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

SponsorChuck Grassley (R-IA)

Introduced5/15/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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AI Whistleblower Protection Act

This bill establishes whistleblower protections for employees who report safety concerns, unethical practices, or violations related to artificial intelligence systems. Workers in AI development, deployment, or oversight who disclose information about AI risks

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This bill establishes whistleblower protections for employees who report safety concerns, unethical practices, or violations related to artificial intelligence systems. Workers in AI development, deployment, or oversight who disclose information about AI risks, bias, safety failures, or legal violations would be protected from retaliation by their employers.

Bill Number: 1792
Sponsor: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: AI Whistleblower Protection Act
Bill Number: 1792
Sponsor: Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 5/15/2025
Summary: This bill establishes whistleblower protections for employees who report safety concerns, unethical practices, or violations related to artificial intelligence systems. Workers in AI development, deployment, or oversight who disclose information about AI risks, bias, safety failures, or legal violat

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill establishes whistleblower protections for employees who report safety concerns, unethical practices, or violations related to artificial intelligence systems. Workers in AI development, deployment, or oversight who disclose information about AI risks, bias, safety failures, or legal violations would be protected from retaliation by their employers.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Veteran Caregiver Application and Appeals Reform Act of 2023 or the CARE Act of 2023This bill modifies the administration of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).First, the bill provides that relevant medical specialists must be part of the application review process for veterans and their family members applying to participate in the program.Under current law, the VA must provide notifications regarding decisions affecting the furnishing of assistance to individuals who submit applications for the program and their family caregivers. The bill requires that the VA provide such notifications to individuals who are being reassessed for eligibility to continue in the program. Additionally, the bill requires that such notifications include all criteria used to determine eligibility for assistance and how the criteria were used to evaluate information provided in assessments to determine eligibility.The bill also requires the VA to report annually on the program.Finally, the bill requires the VA to establish a process through which it may recognize organizations and individuals to assist veterans, their family members, or caregivers, in navigating the programs and services of the Veterans Health Administration. The VA must solicit feedback and recommendations from relevant organizations in the creation of such a process. In order to be recognized under the established process, individuals and organizations must certify that no fee or compensation will be charged to individuals for the provision of assistance.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates federal whistleblower protections for AI industry workers
Protects employees who report AI safety concerns or violations
Covers disclosures about AI bias, risks, and unethical practices
Prohibits employer retaliation against AI whistleblowers
Provides legal remedies for workers who face retaliation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For AI workers: Legal protection when reporting concerns about dangerous or unethical AI systems. For AI companies: New compliance obligations and potential liability for retaliation. For public safety: Increased likelihood that AI risks and failures will be reported and addressed. For regulators: New source of information about AI industry problems.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Adult day care

Family relationships

Government studies and investigations

Veterans' medical care

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1792, 119th Congress (2025). "AI Whistleblower Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1792

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