Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024

HR 10169, the Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, establishes a Coordinator for Digital Freedom within the State Department's Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy. This position is tasked with leading U.S. efforts to promote digital freedom globally, including coordinating with allies against digital authoritarianism, supporting information integrity, and advancing democratic governance of AI. The bill mandates an annual report to Congress analyzing global threats to digital freedom - such as censorship, disinformation, and risks to AI governance - and providing recommendations. The Coordinator’s duties focus on integrating digital freedom into U.S. foreign policy priorities and diplomatic engagements.