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H.R. 3639 117th Congress House

Blockchain Innovation Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the state of bloc… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 28, 2021 Introduced by: Darren Soto Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
Commerce Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairs
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CurrencyDigital mediaFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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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
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 Latest action May 31, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3723 Consumer Safety Technology Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Cosponsors 1
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · May 28, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3639: Blockchain Innovation Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3639/
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"H.R. 3639: Blockchain Innovation Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3639/.
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H.R. 3639, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3639/.
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[H.R. 3639: Blockchain Innovation Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3639/)
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