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This bill aims to establish a "Democracy Technology Partnership" among democratic countries to counter the growing influence of authoritarian regimes in shaping technology governance and standards. The key provisions include: 1) Establishing an International Technology Partnership Office at the Department of State, led by a Special Ambassador, to coordinate technology policies and standards among partner countries. 2) Outlining objectives for the partnership, such as harmonizing data privacy and technology transfer policies, securing supply chains, and co-financing investments in secure digital infrastructure. 3) Creating an International Technology Partnership Fund to support joint research projects and technology investments in third-country markets. 4) Requiring the Department of State to submit a report outlining a national strategy for technology and national security, including an assessment of U.S. and adversary capabilities in critical technologies. The overall goal is to ensure that emerging technologies reflect democratic values and provide an alternative to systems promoted by authoritarian regimes, while enhancing U.S. technological leadership and coordination with like-minded partners.

Military Affairs and Security

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