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Digital Trade & Economy: New Rules for Citizens and Businesses

This resolution calls for negotiating international rules on digital trade and the digital economy. The aim is to protect values like free speech, privacy, and worker rights online, impacting data security and earning opportunities for citizens. These actions are intended to ensure American businesses and workers can compete in the global digital market, and citizens have access to an open and secure internet.
Key points
Supporting a free and open internet and protecting privacy and human rights in the digital world.
Ensuring fair conditions for American businesses and workers in digital trade, including small and medium-sized enterprises.
Collaborating with other countries to establish global rules that prevent practices harmful to free digital trade and innovation.
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Print number: 118_HRES_270
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Process start date: 2023-03-30
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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 118_HRES_270.

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 2023-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supporting a free and open internet and protecting privacy and human rights in the digital world.
  • Ensuring fair conditions for American businesses and workers in digital trade, including small and medium-sized enterprises.
  • Collaborating with other countries to establish global rules that prevent practices harmful to free digital trade and innovation.
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. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

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