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US HR248
Resolution
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gabe Amo
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AI Summary
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Urges the Department of State, USAID, Development Finance Corporation, and other federal agencies to explore and support distributed ledger technologies (DLT) for strengthening democratic governance, human rights, transparency, and humanitarian aid delivery
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Encourages promoting DLT to combat censorship and ensure free flow of information, recognizing its role in enabling citizens to access restricted content and express themselves freely
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Calls for deeper U.S. government engagement with technology experts, civil society, and international partners to identify practical applications of DLT and ensure responsible use
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Affirms the importance of U.S. leadership in developing regulatory and policy frameworks that encourage ethical DLT use while addressing accessibility concerns and risks of misuse by malign actors
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Encourages further research, innovation, and investment in DLT that can contribute to public good and strengthen democratic institutions and processes
Legislative Description
Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
3/25/2025