US HR6938

Bill

US HR6938

Advancing Blockchain Act

Introduced
05/19/2020

In Committee
05/19/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To require the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on blockchain technology, and for other purposes. 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.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on the impact of blockchain technology on U.S. businesses conducting interstate commerce. The study will involve identifying industry sectors that develop and use blockchain technology, establishing a list of public-private partnerships focused on promoting blockchain adoption, and assessing risks and trends in the blockchain technology marketplace and supply chain. The agencies must then report to Congress the results of the study and provide recommendations to address any barriers to blockchain adoption, develop policies to encourage adoption, and mitigate current and emerging risks to the blockchain marketplace and supply chain.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Brett Guthrie (R)*, Bill Flores (R), John Joyce (R),

Last Action

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. (on 05/19/2020)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6938/all-info

(8 Companion Bills)

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Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6938/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6938/BILLS-116hr6938ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6938/BILLS-116hr6938ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR6919	Advancing Quantum Computing Act	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.	Related
HR6927	Advancing New and Advanced Materials Act	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.	Related
HR6928	Advancing 3D Printing Act	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.	Related
HR6929	Advancing Facial Recognition Act	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.	Related
HR6939	Advancing IOT Manufacturing Act	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.	Related
HR6940	Advancing Tech Startups Act	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, 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.	Related
HR6943	Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.	Related
HR6950	GAINS Act Generating Artificial Intelligence Networking Security Act	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.	Related

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