United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 8132 — American COMPETE Act American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and submit reports on the state of specified technology industries (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, and unmanned delivery services) and the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4990-4994)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8132.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4990-4996)

  6. Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 439.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-539.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  12. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8132 do?
Requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and submit reports on the state of specified technology industries (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, and unmanned delivery services) and the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy.
Who sponsors HR 8132?
HR 8132 is sponsored by Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R).
What is the current status of HR 8132?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8132?
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