The House highlights the power of blockchain to boost democracy and rights. Affects tech firms and governments by promoting transparency and internet freedom.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action on H.Res. 248: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who this affects: The bill impacts several groups by promoting the use of blockchain technology. It aims to enhance transparency and protect human rights, affecting tech companies, governments, and citizens.
Why this matters: This bill is significant because it highlights the potential of blockchain technology to improve governance and protect human rights. By promoting transparency and internet freedom, it can help ensure that governments are accountable and open. The use of blockchain can also enhance security and trust in digital systems, which is crucial in today's digital age.
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Officially: Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.
The House highlights the power of blockchain to boost democracy and rights. Affects tech firms and governments by promoting transparency and internet freedom.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HRES248. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (3/25/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Agreed to in House
Adopted by House
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency., then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HRES248, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then lets you edit and send when ready.
