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119-hres-248119th Congress

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

Sponsored By: Representative Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

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Summary

Distributed ledger technologies would be promoted as tools to strengthen democratic governance, protect human rights, increase transparency, and speed humanitarian aid. The resolution highlights real-world uses like identity systems, land records, censorship‑resistant platforms, and direct cash transfers.

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  • Humanitarian aid recipients: Encourages DLT to support faster direct cash transfers, reduce intermediaries, and lower delivery friction in crisis settings.
  • People facing censorship and repression: Pushes DLT to help route information and support platforms that protect free expression and access to restricted content.
  • Civil society and technologists: Calls for deeper engagement with experts and advocates to design responsible, ethical DLT uses and to guard against misuse.
  • U.S. agencies and policymakers: Urges the State Department, USAID, the Development Finance Corporation, and others to explore and support DLT and to lead on policy frameworks that balance access, sustainability, and risks.
  • Democratic institutions and rule of law: Notes DLT applications for identity management, land registration, tracking goods, countering misinformation, and improving government accountability.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1]

RI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 3/25/2025

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