Expressing the sense of the Senate 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 that the United States 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 Senate that— the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, forward-looking, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part. It relies on appropriations and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Business, Finance, and Science & Space.
Who Benefits and How
Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Businesses and employers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
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 Senate that— the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, forward-looking, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides that it is the sense of the Senate that— the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, forward-looking, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part.
Key Policy Areas
Business, Finance, Science & Space
Primary Purpose
The bill provides that it is the sense of the Senate that— the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, forward-looking, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Young (for himself, Mr. Carper, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Wyden, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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