0
0

DIGIT Act

4/7/2025, 2:56 PM

Summary of Bill S 88

The DIGIT Act, also known as Bill 115 s 88, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to promote the development and adoption of digital technologies in various sectors of the economy.

The bill aims to establish a task force within the Department of Commerce that will be responsible for identifying and addressing regulatory barriers to the growth of digital technologies. This task force will also work to promote the use of digital technologies in sectors such as healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing.

Additionally, the DIGIT Act seeks to improve coordination between federal agencies and private sector stakeholders in order to facilitate the development and deployment of digital technologies. The bill also calls for the creation of a national strategy for promoting the growth of digital technologies in the United States. Overall, the DIGIT Act is aimed at fostering innovation and economic growth through the promotion of digital technologies. It is designed to ensure that the United States remains competitive in the global digital economy and continues to lead in technological advancements.

Current Status of Bill S 88

Bill S 88 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2017. Bill S 88 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on January 10, 2017.  Bill S 88's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of August 11, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 88

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 88

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 88

Deb Fischer
Deb Fischer
NebraskaRepublican
Brian Schatz
Brian Schatz
HawaiiDemocrat
Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
New JerseyDemocrat

Latest Bills

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify certain investment credit rules with respect to nuclear facilities.
Bill HR 8482April 29, 2026
Small Business Tax Cut Act
Bill HR 8415April 29, 2026
A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon.
Bill SRES 683April 29, 2026
Condemning the politically motivated attack on April 25, 2026, at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner and denouncing political violence.
Bill HRES 1216April 29, 2026
Postal Alert and Weather Preparedness Act
Bill HR 8491April 29, 2026
Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2026
Bill HR 8408April 29, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Export-Import Bank of the United States from providing financing to persons with seriously delinquent tax debt.
Bill S 4308April 29, 2026
Expressing support for the citizens of the United Kingdom as they continue to face assaults on their rights to free speech and freedom of expression.
Bill HRES 1217April 29, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 91April 29, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 89April 29, 2026