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H. Res. 1294 117th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded…

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Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.

Introduced: July 28, 2022 Introduced by: Suzan K. DelBene Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
Foreign Trade and International Finance Congressional oversightDigital mediaInternet, web applications, social mediaTrade agreements and negotiations
This resolution expired with the 117th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jul 28, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 28, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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 Latest action July 28, 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate and enforce rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1294: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-1294/
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"H. Res. 1294: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-1294/.
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H. Res. 1294, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-1294/.
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[H. Res. 1294: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-1294/)
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