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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

Introduced: May 28, 2021 Introduced by: Soto, Darren Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov
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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.
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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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 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.

What's happening now May 31, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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 Bill text 1 version

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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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