H.Res. 248 — Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.

This section urges the Department of State, the Development Finance Corporation, the United States Agency for International Development, and other federal agencies to explore and support distributed ledger technologies to strengthen democratic governance, promote human rights, enhance transparency, and support sustainability efforts and humanitarian aid delivery. It encourages promotion of the technologies to combat censorship and ensure the free flow of information, calls for deeper engagement with technology experts, civil society, and international partners on practical applications, affirms the importance of United States leadership in developing a regulatory and policy framework for ethical use that addresses accessibility and misuse risks, and encourages further research, innovation, and investment to support the public good and democratic institutions.