Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, forward-looking, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded. It relies on appropriations and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, forward-looking, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, forward-looking, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill provides that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, forward-looking, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. LaHood (for himself, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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