Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Nov 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
The Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish international protection for digital freedom as a key component of U.S. foreign policy. It outlines the policy of the United States to ensure technology respects human rights and democratic values, and to work with other countries committed to these principles. The bill specifically details the role and duties of the Coordinator for Digital Freedom within the Department of State, tasking this individual with improving global digital freedom, making it a foreign policy priority, and coordinating responses to threats.
The bill affects the Department of State's operations and foreign policy engagements. The Coordinator for Digital Freedom would be responsible for engaging with foreign governments and organizations to defend against digital authoritarianism, support information integrity, and advance technology aligned with democratic principles. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual report from the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy to Congress detailing global digital freedom trends, regions of concern, and recommendations for protection.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As of its introduction, it has not received a vote and its legislative process would involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House and subsequently the Senate if passed by the House.
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Timeline
19 Nov 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10169 do?
- The Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish international protection for digital freedom as a key component of U.S. foreign policy. It outlines the policy of the United States to ensure technology respects human rights and democratic values, and to work with other countries committed to these principles. The bill specifically details the role and duties of the Coordinator for Digital Freedom within the Department of State, tasking this individual with improving global digital freedom, making it a foreign policy priority, and coordinating responses to threats. The bill affects the Department of State's operations and foreign policy engagements. The Coordinator for Digital Freedom would be responsible for engaging with foreign governments and organizations to defend against digital authoritarianism, support information integrity, and advance technology aligned with democratic principles. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual report from the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy to Congress detailing global digital freedom trends, regions of concern, and recommendations for protection. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. As of its introduction, it has not received a vote and its legislative process would involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House and subsequently the Senate if passed by the House.
- Has H.R. 10169 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10169. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10169?
- H.R. 10169 was sponsored by Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10169?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (19 Nov 2024).
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