A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure that the United States values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate and enforce rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy.

Bill 118 sres 155 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that calls for the United States to prioritize negotiating strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries. The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring that American values such as democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are central to digital governance.

The resolution highlights the significance of digital trade and the digital economy in today's global economy and stresses the need for the United States to take a leadership role in shaping international rules and standards in this area. By negotiating with like-minded countries, the resolution aims to promote a digital governance framework that upholds the values and principles that are important to the United States.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 155 underscores the importance of prioritizing digital trade negotiations that align with American values and interests, and calls for a comprehensive approach to ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of digital governance.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 155

Introduced on
2023-03-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/30/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate and enforce rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy.

Bill 118 sres 155 is a resolution introduced in the US Senate that calls for the United States to prioritize negotiating strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries. The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring that American values such as democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are central to digital governance.

The resolution highlights the significance of digital trade and the digital economy in today's global economy and stresses the need for the United States to take a leadership role in shaping international rules and standards in this area. By negotiating with like-minded countries, the resolution aims to promote a digital governance framework that upholds the values and principles that are important to the United States.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 155 underscores the importance of prioritizing digital trade negotiations that align with American values and interests, and calls for a comprehensive approach to ensuring that the United States remains at the forefront of digital governance.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure that the United States values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.

Policy Areas
Foreign Trade and International Finance

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Digital media•
Internet, web applications, social media•
Trade agreements and negotiations

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/7/2023

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate and enforce rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy.


Latest Action3/30/2023
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1105-1106)