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
334–79
Passed · 17 other
Total votes 430
May 15, 2024
D
Democratic213
74% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
R
Republican216
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Larry Bucshon
RRepublican
Co
Darren Soto
DDemocratic
Co
Kat Cammack
RRepublican
Co
Lisa Blunt Rochester
DDemocratic
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