House Bill 8545
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To establish a blockchain and cryptocurrency position within the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 27, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8545
Congress
117
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish or designate a blockchain and cryptocurrencies advisory specialist position within the office to coordinate federal activities and advise the President on matters of research and development related to blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and distributed ledger technologies.
July 27, 2022
07/27/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
07/27/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 6:18:43 PM