American COMPETE Act
Latest action (29 Sep 2020): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Official summary
American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act or the American COMPETE Act
This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and submit reports on the state of specified technology industries (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, and unmanned delivery services) and the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy.
Timeline
29 Sep 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
9 Sep 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8132 do?
- American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act or the American COMPETE Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and submit reports on the state of specified technology industries (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, and unmanned delivery services) and the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy.
- Has H.R. 8132 become law?
- Not yet. As of 29 Sep 2020, H.R. 8132 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 8132?
- H.R. 8132 was sponsored by Rep. Cathy Anne McMorris Rodgers [R-WA5, 2005-2024] (Republican-WA), with 13 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8132?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (29 Sep 2020).
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