A resolution 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.
Latest action (28 Jul 2022): Introduced
What this bill does
S.Res. 727 is a Senate resolution stating the Senate's position that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries, as part of broader U.S. trade and economic strategy. It calls for such rules to embed U.S. values—democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet—into global digital governance. The resolution directs that negotiations should benefit workers, consumers, and small and medium-sized businesses, avoid enabling coercive or overly restrictive digital policies, provide assistance to help developing countries participate in digital trade, and involve consultation with stakeholders such as workers, consumers, civil society, and human rights groups.
The resolution also calls on the U.S. Trade Representative and other federal agency heads to consult closely and in a timely manner with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee during any digital trade negotiations, keep them informed, and provide committee staff access to negotiating text before it is presented internationally. It primarily affects federal trade policymakers, congressional oversight committees, and, indirectly, U.S. workers, businesses, and consumers engaged in digital trade, as well as international partners in future negotiations.
As a simple resolution, it would not carry the force of law and does not require presidential signature; it expresses the Senate's views rather than creating binding obligations. It was introduced by Senator Todd Young, with several cosponsors, on July 28, 2022, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. According to the official record, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 117th Congress, meaning no further action occurred on this measure.
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Official summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate 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.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 727 do?
- S.Res. 727 is a Senate resolution stating the Senate's position that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries, as part of broader U.S. trade and economic strategy. It calls for such rules to embed U.S. values—democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet—into global digital governance. The resolution directs that negotiations should benefit workers, consumers, and small and medium-sized businesses, avoid enabling coercive or overly restrictive digital policies, provide assistance to help developing countries participate in digital trade, and involve consultation with stakeholders such as workers, consumers, civil society, and human rights groups. The resolution also calls on the U.S. Trade Representative and other federal agency heads to consult closely and in a timely manner with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee during any digital trade negotiations, keep them informed, and provide committee staff access to negotiating text before it is presented internationally. It primarily affects federal trade policymakers, congressional oversight committees, and, indirectly, U.S. workers, businesses, and consumers engaged in digital trade, as well as international partners in future negotiations. As a simple resolution, it would not carry the force of law and does not require presidential signature; it expresses the Senate's views rather than creating binding obligations. It was introduced by Senator Todd Young, with several cosponsors, on July 28, 2022, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. According to the official record, it did not receive a vote before the end of the 117th Congress, meaning no further action occurred on this measure.
- Has S.Res. 727 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 Jul 2022, S.Res. 727 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 727?
- S.Res. 727 was sponsored by Sen. Todd Young [R-IN] (Republican-IN), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 727?
- Introduced (28 Jul 2022).
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