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

HRES 1622 is a non-binding House resolution emphasizing the potential of distributed ledger technologies (DLT), like blockchain, to support democratic governance and human rights. It urges U.S. agencies (State Department, USAID, etc.) to explore DLT applications for enhancing transparency, combating censorship, and improving aid delivery. The resolution calls for deeper government engagement with experts to develop responsible DLT policies while promoting U.S. leadership in ethical DLT use. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages research and policy development around DLT's role in strengthening democratic processes.