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Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6597

Bill 117 hr 6597, also known as the Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the use of blockchain technology among small businesses in order to improve efficiency, transparency, and security in their operations.

The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a grant program to provide funding for small businesses to implement blockchain solutions. These grants would be awarded on a competitive basis and would be used to cover the costs associated with implementing blockchain technology, such as training, software development, and infrastructure upgrades.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to study the potential benefits of blockchain technology for small businesses and to make recommendations for how best to support its adoption. The task force would be composed of experts in blockchain technology, small business owners, and government officials. Overall, the Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act aims to help small businesses harness the power of blockchain technology to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance their competitiveness in the marketplace. By providing funding and support for the implementation of blockchain solutions, this bill seeks to empower small businesses to thrive in the digital economy.

Congressional Summary of HR 6597

Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act

This bill requires the Small Business Administration to study the current and potential uses of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin) in making loans to qualified small businesses.

Current Status of Bill HR 6597

Bill HR 6597 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2022. Bill HR 6597 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 3, 2022.  Bill HR 6597's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. as of February 3, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6597

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
42
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
36
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6597

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Digital media
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Government studies and investigations
- Public-private cooperation
- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6597

Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act
Blockchain Solutions for Small Businesses Act
To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to conduct a study on the state of blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection, and for other purposes.

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