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HR4199118th Congress·Introduced 2023-06-16

Is The Bill "To amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to establish and carry out a pilot program to use blockchain technology in food safety and labeling." Crypto Friendly?

Based on 1 published commentary, this bill is very pro-crypto.

Very Pro-Crypto
About this bill

This bill proposes to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to establish a four-year pilot program within the Department of Agriculture. The program, to be led by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, aims to utilize blockchain technology for enhancing food safety and labeling. Its primary functions include tracing adulterated or recalled food and verifying organic certifications, with a report on its results due to Congress after termination.

Introduced
2023-06-16
Status
Introduced and Sponsored
Legislature
118th Congress
Stance on Crypto
Very Pro-Crypto
From 1 published commentary

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Support in Congress
  • Sponsors1 Democrat1
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marked this bill asVery Pro-Crypto

The bill establishes a government-led pilot program to actively explore and implement blockchain technology for practical applications in food safety and labeling. This initiative provides a tangible demonstration of blockchain's utility beyond financial speculation, aligning with the broader industry's goal of showcasing real-world use cases for the technology. By promoting blockchain for traceability and verification, the bill could contribute to a more positive public and regulatory perception of distributed ledger technologies. While it does not directly address cryptocurrencies or specific crypto asset regulation, it fosters innovation and adoption of the underlying technology, which is generally viewed as beneficial for the entire crypto ecosystem. The bill represents a governmental endorsement of blockchain's potential, which can help reduce skepticism and encourage further development and integration of the technology across various sectors.

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1 Democrat

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    Darren Soto
    FL-9