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DemocratBill · H.Res. 248· House(119-HRES-248)

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

Rep. Amo
Age: 39 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
3/25/2025
Last activity
3/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Gabe Amo
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution emphasizes the power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, and transparency. It highlights how these technologies can improve government accountability, combat misinformation, and secure digital documents. The resolution suggests that DLT can enhance the resilience of essential systems and aid in the distribution of humanitarian relief. It urges various United States government agencies to explore and support the application of these technologies. Additionally, it calls for leadership in creating regulatory frameworks to ensure ethical use and sustainability.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7

    The resolution explicitly highlights DLT's potential to improve government accountability and transparency.

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6

    DLT is highlighted for increasing system resilience against targeted attacks and disruptions.

  • Does this make elections run better?+5

    DLT is seen as a tool to ensure the integrity and verification of democratic processes.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.