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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

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