Technology

in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2025

HRES 111: Expressing support for blockchain technology and digital assets.

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for blockchain technology and digital assets. It states the House believes the U.S. should prioritize understanding blockchain's potential, foster innovation to improve financial systems, avoid losing digital asset development to less regulated countries, and create tailored regulations that maintain investor protections while acknowledging the unique benefits of the technology. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws or directly affect specific groups, but reflects congressional sentiment toward the digital asset industry.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExplicitly expresses House support for blockchain innovation, fosters development, avoids regulatory gaps, and promotes tailored regulations for digital assets while maintaining investor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate May 7, 2025

S 1638: Protection Against Foreign Adversarial Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025

This bill blocks federal contractors from using DeepSeek or similar AI tools developed by High Flyer (or its affiliates) for government work, with limited security waivers allowed for national defense or research. It requires a detailed report within one year on national security risks from AI platforms based in or linked to "countries of concern" (as defined in existing law). The report must analyze data privacy threats, including how U.S. user data stored in these platforms could be accessed by foreign governments, used for propaganda, or exploited for economic espionage. The law aims to protect U.S. data security and prevent foreign adversaries from leveraging AI systems for strategic advantage.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts foreign AI tools to address data privacy threats, aligning with protective measures for user data per bill's focus on national security risks and privacy analysis.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Jul 2, 2025

HR 4278: Protect U.S. Companies from Foreign Regulatory Taxation Act

This bill prohibits U.S. courts from enforcing foreign court judgments against U.S. digital companies related to foreign digital market regulations. It directly affects U.S. companies providing "core platform services" (like major social media or search platforms) that face foreign rules requiring data sharing, interoperability, or restrictions on business practices. Key provisions block enforcement of such foreign regulations unless Congress specifically authorizes it, and grant the President authority to take actions protecting these companies if they face adverse foreign regulatory actions. The bill specifically targets regulations similar to the EU's Digital Markets Act, aiming to shield U.S. tech firms from foreign rules that could hinder their competitiveness.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBlocks enforcement of foreign digital market regulations (e.g., data sharing, interoperability) on U.S. tech companies, opposing foreign rules protecting data privacy and digital rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2403: TELL Act

HR 2403, the TELL Act, requires companies operating websites or mobile apps that store U.S. user data in China to clearly disclose two specific facts to users: (1) that their data is stored in China, and (2) whether the Chinese Communist Party or Chinese state-owned entities have access to it. It prohibits companies from knowingly providing false information about these points. Violations would be enforced as unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act, with the FTC handling enforcement and penalties. The law directly affects U.S. technology companies that collect user data and store it in China.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires disclosure of data storage locations and state access in China, enhancing user privacy protections via FTC enforcement for transparency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · United States · House Mar 3, 2025

HR 1795: NETWORKS Act

The NETWORKS Act imposes sanctions on foreign telecommunications companies (particularly those based in China) that produce fifth-generation or future mobile network technology and pose national security risks. It blocks U.S. transactions involving such companies' property after a 90-day delay, targeting vendors deemed "untrusted" under existing law. Exceptions cover humanitarian aid (food, medicine, medical supplies) and intelligence activities, while the President may temporarily waive sanctions for national security reasons. The bill directly affects global telecom vendors competing in U.S. markets, with no impact on consumers or standard network services. It aims to secure U.S. communications infrastructure by restricting business with companies linked to surveillance states.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBlocks U.S. transactions with foreign telecom vendors (especially Chinese 5G providers) for national security, restricting market access for targeted technology companies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · House Sep 15, 2025

HR 5358: TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

This bill exempts certain broadband network projects from federal environmental (NEPA) and historic preservation (NHPA) review requirements. It directly affects projects replacing "covered communications equipment" (like equipment deemed insecure under existing law) with secure alternatives. The key mechanism removes the need for federal environmental reviews or historic preservation assessments when replacing banned equipment. This streamlines the process for deploying secure broadband infrastructure by bypassing these review steps for qualifying projects. The policy change specifically targets faster replacement of insecure equipment without altering security standards.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts broadband projects from NEPA environmental reviews, removing regulatory barriers that protect ecosystems and natural resources during infrastructure deployment.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves regulatory barriers for replacing insecure broadband equipment with secure alternatives, directly advancing cybersecurity infrastructure deployment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3528: Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act

This bill establishes federal funding for research and development of alternative protein sources using biomanufacturing and bioprocessing technologies. It creates Centers of Excellence at agricultural institutions (including 1890 Land-Grant Universities), authorizes $50 million annually for food biomanufacturing facility grants, and provides $25 million yearly for workforce training programs. The bill directly affects research institutions, food biomanufacturing companies, and agricultural workforce development programs by providing grants for scaling production of plant-based and lab-grown proteins. It requires the USDA to develop a national strategy on protein security by 2026, focusing on supply chain resilience, job creation, and U.S. competitiveness in the global protein market. The legislation aims to diversify food systems and support domestic production of protein sources using underutilized biomass.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $25M annually for workforce training programs, directly advancing employment skills development in emerging biomanufacturing sector.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds $50M annually for biomanufacturing R&D centers and workforce training, directly advancing technology in food biotech sector per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 5, 2026

S 1748: Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act (S 1748) requires major social media platforms, online video games, and other "covered platforms" to implement specific safety features for minors (under 17). These features include default privacy settings that limit harmful design features like infinite scrolling and auto-play, parental controls for managing minors' accounts, and restrictions on advertising illegal products to minors. The bill also mandates annual transparency reports about how platforms are used by minors and requires platforms to provide clear notices about their content algorithms. It creates a Kids Online Safety Council to advise Congress on online safety issues for children. The law applies to platforms with more than 10 million monthly users in the U.S. and takes effect 18 months after enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates privacy features, limits harmful design (infinite scrolling), restricts ads to minors, and requires transparency reports - directly advancing data privacy protections for minors on tech platforms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 9, 2025

S 1367: NO FAKES Act of 2025

The NO FAKES Act of 2025 establishes legal rights for individuals to control how their voice and visual likeness is used in AI-generated digital replicas. It defines "digital replicas" as highly realistic computer-generated representations that are readily identifiable as an individual's voice or appearance, granting individuals (and their heirs) the right to authorize or prohibit such uses. The law creates liability for unauthorized use of digital replicas or distribution of products designed to create them without authorization, while providing safe harbors for online services that follow specific procedures for handling claims. It preempts state laws regarding voice and visual likeness rights in digital replicas (with limited exceptions) and establishes a 10-year post-mortem right that can be renewed for additional 5-year periods if there's active public use.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes legal rights for individuals to control AI-generated digital replicas, directly protecting data privacy and digital rights through authorization requirements and liability for unauthorized use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Digital Government

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3555: Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025

The Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 restricts U.S. investments in certain technologies in countries of concern, primarily China, by prohibiting investments in "covered national security transactions" involving specific technologies. It targets technologies including advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence systems, quantum information technologies, high-performance computing, and hypersonic systems that could enhance military or surveillance capabilities. The bill requires U.S. persons to notify the government about certain transactions involving "notifiable technologies" and establishes civil penalties for violations, including potential divestment requirements. The law would expire seven years after enactment and mandates annual reports to Congress about implementation and enforcement.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts U.S. investments in sensitive technologies (AI, semiconductors) for national security, aligning with 'restrict' indicator for 'oppose' stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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