Bill · S. 3399· Senate(119-S-3399)
Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/9/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Todd Young
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025 authorizes the President to negotiate and enter into digital trade agreements with trusted partners. These agreements aim to establish rules for the digital economy, including the movement of data and the protection of digital services. The bill provides specific criteria for selecting trading partners, focusing on the rule of law and intellectual property protection. It also establishes strict congressional oversight, requiring notice, consultation, and a review period before any agreement takes effect. Additionally, the Act outlines procedures for monitoring compliance and taking action if a country fails to meet its obligations.
Yes· 3 of 24
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill protects intellectual property and trade secrets, which is highly beneficial for business owners.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+4
The bill authorizes the creation of new digital trade agreements to facilitate cross-border data flows and services.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
By establishing rules for digital trade and data flows, the bill aims to support economic development and competitiveness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Growth and Job Support: The bill acknowledges that the digital economy supports millions of jobs and a significant portion of the GDP, aiming to bolster this through trade rules (Section 2(a)).
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Protection of Business Intellectual Property: Agreements would include a prohibition on the forced transfer or disclosure of trade secrets, algorithms, and other proprietary technology (Section 4(c)(6)).
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Consumer Protections in E-commerce: Provisions include frameworks to protect consumers engaged in electronic commerce, such as promoting privacy through interoperability mechanisms (Section 4(c)(5)).
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Data Security and Privacy: The act provides for frameworks regarding the secure transfer of industrial and sensitive data, including the promotion of end-to-end encryption (Section 4(c)(4)).
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Reduced Costs for Digital Goods: The bill directs that digital trade agreements include a prohibition on customs duties on electronic transmissions (Section 4(c)(9)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Unilateral Presidential Action: While oversight exists, the President has the authority to negotiate and enter into these agreements, which could impact various economic sectors (Section 4(a)).
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Potential for Economic Friction: If a country fails to comply with an agreement, the President has the power to suspend or withdraw the agreement, which could lead to trade disruptions (Section 6(b)(2)(A)(i)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Small Business Support+3Improves Consumer Protection+2Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Middle Class Taxes+1Reduces Small Business Taxes+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Farmers+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Students+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+4Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2Improves International Alliances+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+3Improves Freedom Of Speech+2Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+3Increases Big Tech Regulation+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+2
- 12/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Jerry MoranRepublican · Kansas