HR 6572 United States House · 118th Congress

Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023

The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023 directs the Secretary of Commerce to lead U.S. efforts in blockchain technology, focusing on promoting competitiveness and security. It requires the Department of Commerce to develop and share best practices for blockchain use, cybersecurity, and tokenization, while establishing an advisory committee with industry experts, government agencies, and stakeholders. The bill mandates annual reports to Congress on blockchain adoption, risks, and recommendations, but does not require private entities to adopt any specific practices or share information. This legislation primarily affects federal agencies, private sector developers, and businesses exploring blockchain applications in areas like supply chains, healthcare, and cybersecurity.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Dec 4, 2023 Last action May 16, 2024
Floor votes · House May 15, 2024

How they voted

33479
Passed · 17 other
Total votes 430
May 15, 2024
D Democratic213
158 Yea 44 Nay 11
74% Yea
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican216
175 Yea 35 Nay 6
81% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Amendments
3
May 16, 2024
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
May 15, 2024
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 79 (Roll no. 210). (text: 5/14/2024 CR H3040-3041)
lower
May 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 334 - 79 (Roll no. 210). (text: 5/14/2024 CR H3040-3041)
lower
May 14, 2024
Introduced
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
May 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-501.
lower
Dec 5, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
lower
Dec 5, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Dec 4, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Dec 4, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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