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US: Digital Trade Negotiations for Free Internet and Data Protection

This resolution urges the United States to negotiate international digital trade rules to ensure that values like democracy, free speech, and privacy are protected online. This aims to support American businesses and workers, and ensure the internet remains open and accessible for all, including small businesses and consumers.
Key points
Upholding American Values: The US will seek to ensure that internet and digital trade rules reflect democracy, free speech, human rights, and privacy.
Protecting Businesses and Workers: New rules aim to help American businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, compete in the global digital market and support wage growth.
Free and Open Internet: The goal is to prevent policies that restrict internet access and e-commerce, such as censorship or forced technology transfers.
Support for Developing Countries: The US will assist developing countries in benefiting from digital trade to improve their economies.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1294
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Process start date: 2022-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1294.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Upholding American Values: The US will seek to ensure that internet and digital trade rules reflect democracy, free speech, human rights, and privacy.
  • Protecting Businesses and Workers: New rules aim to help American businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, compete in the global digital market and support wage growth.
  • Free and Open Internet: The goal is to prevent policies that restrict internet access and e-commerce, such as censorship or forced technology transfers.
  • Support for Developing Countries: The US will assist developing countries in benefiting from digital trade to improve their economies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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