House Bill 8524
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Blockchain Records and Transactions Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 2, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8524
Congress
116
Policy Area
Finance and Financial Sector
Finance and Financial Sector
Primary focus of measure is U.S. banking and financial institutions regulation; consumer credit; bankruptcy and debt collection; financial services and investments; insurance; securities; real estate transactions; currency. Measures concerning financial crimes may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement. Measures concerning business and corporate finance may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning international banking may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Blockchain Records and Transactions Act of 2020
This bill expands the validity and legal effect of electronic records and signatures to apply to electronic signatures, records, and certain contracts created or stored by blockchain technology.
October 2, 2020
10/02/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/02/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:34 PM