Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1622

Caption

Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.

Impact

The resolution urges various U.S. government departments and agencies to explore and support DLT applications that can strengthen democratic structures and improve public services. Notably, it highlights DLT's potential in creating decentralized platforms that help combat censorship and facilitate the free flow of information, crucial for safeguarding freedom of speech. The structured push towards adopting DLT aims to ensure public accountability in both government actions and transactions.

Summary

House Resolution 1622 emphasizes the critical role of distributed ledger technologies (DLT), including blockchain, in promoting democratic governance, enhancing transparency, and safeguarding human rights. The resolution recognizes DLT's capabilities in facilitating secure information sharing, improving services to citizens, and combating issues like misinformation and corruption. By promoting DLT, the bill intends to bolster systems that ensure integrity in governance while supporting humanitarian practices globally.

Contention

While the bill has clear proponents advocating for technological advancement and democratic resilience, concerns surrounding the ethical use of DLT persist. Critics might argue that without a rigorous regulatory framework, DLT could be misused by malicious actors, potentially undermining the very democratic values it seeks to uphold. There exists a discourse about ensuring accessibility while leveraging DLT for transparency, mandating careful oversight to prevent any unintended consequences that could arise from its deployment.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HR248

Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.

US SB3854

International Freedom Protection Act

US HR1471

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US HB7532

Federal A.I. Governance and Transparency Act of 2024

US SR204

A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.

US HR749

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Bipartisan BRIDGE to DRC Act of 2024 Bipartisan Building Relationships and Increasing Democratic Governance through Engagement to DRC Act of 2024

US HR357

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US HR559

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