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Bill
117th Congress
Democracy Technology Partnership Act
Purpose
A bill to authorize the establishment of a Technology Partnership among democratic countries, and for other purposes.
Summary of Selected Provisions
  • Directs the State Department to create an interagency “International Technology Partnership Office” to coordinate research and technology governance initiatives with other countries
  • Stipulates that the office should work to “fill gaps where U.S. capabilities are currently insufficient,” with a focus on “key technologies” such as artificial intelligence, 5G telecommunications, semiconductor chip manufacturing, biotechnology, quantum computing, surveillance equipment, and fiber optic cables
  • Recommends that Congress appropriate $5 billion for a fund that would support joint research projects and technology investments in countries that meet criteria such as demonstrating a “strong commitment to democratic values” and having “an economy with advanced technology sectors”
Primary Sponsors
Co-sponsors by Party
R
4
D
3
I
0
Actions
  • 03/04/2021
    Introduced in Senate

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