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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jul 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
What this bill does
This resolution expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives. It calls for the United States to negotiate rules for digital trade and the digital economy with countries that share similar values. The goal is to ensure that American principles like democracy, freedom of speech, privacy, and an open internet are central to how the digital world is governed.
The bill primarily affects the U.S. government's approach to international trade and technology policy. It aims to influence how the U.S. interacts with other nations on digital commerce and digital governance, encouraging collaboration with "like-minded" countries. This could impact how American businesses operate internationally in the digital space and how digital services are regulated across borders.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2022 and has not advanced beyond that stage. As a resolution expressing the sense of the House, it does not create new laws. If it were to move forward, it would likely be considered by relevant committees, such as Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate and enforce rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy.
Timeline
28 Jul 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1294 do?
- This resolution expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives. It calls for the United States to negotiate rules for digital trade and the digital economy with countries that share similar values. The goal is to ensure that American principles like democracy, freedom of speech, privacy, and an open internet are central to how the digital world is governed. The bill primarily affects the U.S. government's approach to international trade and technology policy. It aims to influence how the U.S. interacts with other nations on digital commerce and digital governance, encouraging collaboration with "like-minded" countries. This could impact how American businesses operate internationally in the digital space and how digital services are regulated across borders. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2022 and has not advanced beyond that stage. As a resolution expressing the sense of the House, it does not create new laws. If it were to move forward, it would likely be considered by relevant committees, such as Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs.
- Has H.Res. 1294 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1294. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1294?
- H.Res. 1294 was sponsored by Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1294?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (28 Jul 2022).
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