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Digital Technologies for Democracy: Supporting Human Rights and Transparency

This House Resolution emphasizes the importance of distributed ledger technologies (DLT), like blockchain, for strengthening democracy, protecting human rights, and increasing transparency. Citizens may benefit from improved access to information, more secure transactions, and greater resilience of public systems against disruptions.
Key points
Urges US government agencies to support DLT development for democratic governance and humanitarian aid.
Encourages DLT promotion to combat censorship and ensure free flow of information, supporting free speech.
Calls for deeper government engagement with experts and civil society for responsible DLT use.
Affirms US leadership in developing ethical DLT regulatory frameworks, addressing accessibility and misuse risks.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1622
Sponsor: Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]
Process start date: 2024-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1622.

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 2024-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Urges US government agencies to support DLT development for democratic governance and humanitarian aid.
  • Encourages DLT promotion to combat censorship and ensure free flow of information, supporting free speech.
  • Calls for deeper government engagement with experts and civil society for responsible DLT use.
  • Affirms US leadership in developing ethical DLT regulatory frameworks, addressing accessibility and misuse risks.
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. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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