HR 3639
117th Congress
House
Commerce
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Currency
Digital media
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Blockchain Innovation Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Blockchain Innovation Act
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to consult with the Federal Trade Commission and other relevant agencies to study potential applications of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin), including the use of such technology to address fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1