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Advancing Blockchain Act

USA116th CongressHR-6938| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2020
Brett Guthrie

Brett Guthrie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (2)
Bill Flores (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advancing Blockchain Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the impact of blockchain technology on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce. Such study shall involve, among other things, (1) listing industry sectors that develop and use blockchain technology and public-private partnerships focused on promoting the adoption and use of such technology, (2) establishing a list of federal agencies asserting jurisdiction over such industry sectors and entities, and (3) assessing risks and trends in the marketplace and supply chain of blockchain technology. Commerce must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote the adoption of blockchain technology.
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Timeline
May 19, 2020
Introduced in House
May 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 19, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • May 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Commerce

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Advancing Blockchain Act

USA116th CongressHR-6938| House 
| Updated: 5/19/2020
Advancing Blockchain Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the impact of blockchain technology on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce. Such study shall involve, among other things, (1) listing industry sectors that develop and use blockchain technology and public-private partnerships focused on promoting the adoption and use of such technology, (2) establishing a list of federal agencies asserting jurisdiction over such industry sectors and entities, and (3) assessing risks and trends in the marketplace and supply chain of blockchain technology. Commerce must report to Congress the results of such study and any recommendations to promote the adoption of blockchain technology.
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Timeline
May 19, 2020
Introduced in House
May 19, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 19, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • May 19, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Brett Guthrie

Brett Guthrie

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (2)
Bill Flores (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6950: GAINS Act
  • HR 116-6943: Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act
  • HR 116-6929: Advancing Facial Recognition Act
  • HR 116-6940: Advancing Tech Startups Act
  • HR 116-6928: Advancing 3D Printing Act
  • HR 116-6919: Advancing Quantum Computing Act
  • HR 116-6939: Advancing IOT Manufacturing Act
  • HR 116-6927: Advancing New and Advanced Materials Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHomeland securityIntergovernmental relationsPublic-private cooperationRetail and wholesale tradesRight of privacy