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

USA119th CongressHRES-248| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
Gabe Amo

Gabe Amo

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Young Kim (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution highlights the profound importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) , including blockchain, in strengthening democratic governance, promoting human rights, and enhancing transparency. It recognizes DLT's ability to ensure data integrity, authenticate information, and improve government accountability across diverse applications such as identity management, land rights, and financial transactions. The technology is seen as a vital tool to combat misinformation, corruption, and censorship, thereby supporting free expression and access to information globally. The resolution specifically urges the Department of State, USAID, and other U.S. government agencies to actively explore and support the development and application of DLT. This includes leveraging DLT to strengthen democratic institutions, facilitate humanitarian aid delivery through efficient direct cash transfers, and enhance the resilience of essential systems against disruptions. The aim is to ensure continuous service and data integrity in critical sectors. Furthermore, the resolution calls for deeper engagement between the U.S. Government, technology experts, and civil society to understand DLT's practical applications and ensure its responsible use. It affirms the importance of U.S. leadership in establishing an ethical regulatory and policy framework that promotes sustainability and addresses concerns like accessibility and potential misuse by malign actors. The resolution also encourages continued research, innovation, and investment in DLT for the public good and to safeguard democratic processes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1622
Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.
Mar 25, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1622
    Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.


  • March 25, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

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

USA119th CongressHRES-248| House 
| Updated: 3/25/2025
This resolution highlights the profound importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) , including blockchain, in strengthening democratic governance, promoting human rights, and enhancing transparency. It recognizes DLT's ability to ensure data integrity, authenticate information, and improve government accountability across diverse applications such as identity management, land rights, and financial transactions. The technology is seen as a vital tool to combat misinformation, corruption, and censorship, thereby supporting free expression and access to information globally. The resolution specifically urges the Department of State, USAID, and other U.S. government agencies to actively explore and support the development and application of DLT. This includes leveraging DLT to strengthen democratic institutions, facilitate humanitarian aid delivery through efficient direct cash transfers, and enhance the resilience of essential systems against disruptions. The aim is to ensure continuous service and data integrity in critical sectors. Furthermore, the resolution calls for deeper engagement between the U.S. Government, technology experts, and civil society to understand DLT's practical applications and ensure its responsible use. It affirms the importance of U.S. leadership in establishing an ethical regulatory and policy framework that promotes sustainability and addresses concerns like accessibility and potential misuse by malign actors. The resolution also encourages continued research, innovation, and investment in DLT for the public good and to safeguard democratic processes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1622
Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.
Mar 25, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1622
    Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.


  • March 25, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Gabe Amo

Gabe Amo

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (1)
Young Kim (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted