H.R. 600, Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2018

3.0.0 600 2023-01-11T13:34:20Z 2023-01-11T13:34:20Z House HR 2017-01-23 115 [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 12 (Monday, January 23, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. ROYCE of California:H.R. 600.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the UnitedStates of America[Page H608]]]> ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2018-10-05T18:11:50Z Markup by 2018-09-26T15:00:04Z Referred to 2017-01-30T20:50:02Z hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee House Standing Referred to 2017-01-23T17:00:15Z 2018-10-05 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624. Calendars 2018-10-05 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Committee 2018-10-05 Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee 2018-09-26 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2017-01-30 ssfr00 Foreign Relations Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. IntroReferral 2017-01-24 16:17:41 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2017-01-24 16:17:39 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text of measure as passed: CR H657-658) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2017-01-24 16:17:39 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text of measure as passed: CR H657-658) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2017-01-24 16:04:21 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 600. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2017-01-24 16:04:20 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H657-660) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2017-01-24 16:04:09 Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2017-01-23 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2017-01-23 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2017-01-23 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress R000487 Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] ED ROYCE R CA 39 N M001159 Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] Cathy McMorris Rodgers R WA 5 2017-01-23 True E000179 Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] ELIOT ENGEL D NY L. 16 2017-01-23 True M001188 Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] Grace Meng D NY 6 2017-01-23 True 2018-10-17T15:00:00Z H.R. 600, Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2018 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/54591 As reported by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on October 5, 2018 International Affairs Computer security and identity theft Computers and information technology Congressional oversight Department of State Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Economic development Executive agency funding and structure Foreign aid and international relief International organizations and cooperation Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Peace Corps Public-private cooperation Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations U.S. and foreign investments International Affairs

00 2017-01-23 Introduced in House 2017-01-24T20:37:26Z Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2017 or the Digital GAP Act

This bill states that it is U.S. policy to coordinate with foreign governments, international and regional organizations, businesses, and civil society to close the digital gap in developing countries.

The President is urged to direct U.S. representatives to international bodies to advocate for: (1) increasing efforts to promote gender-equitable Internet access, (2) standardizing inclusion of broadband conduit-fiber optic cables, (3) providing technical assistance to remove investment barriers and strengthen market growth, and (4) protecting human rights online.

It is the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of State should seek to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance efforts in carrying out the policies and objectives of this bill, and (2) the U.S. Agency for International Development should integrate efforts to expand Internet access.

The Peace Corps Act is amended to express the sense of Congress that the Peace Corps should develop volunteer positions focused on leveraging technology for development, education, and social and economic mobility.

The President shall transmit plans to Congress to promote U.S. and U.S.-funded agency partnerships with the private and public sectors to provide Internet access or infrastructure in developing countries.

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81 2017-01-24 Passed House without amendment 2017-05-25T20:30:24Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2017 or the Digital GAP Act

(Sec. 4) This bill states that it is U.S. policy to coordinate with foreign governments, international and regional organizations, businesses, and civil society to close the digital gap in developing countries.

(Sec. 5) The President is urged to direct U.S. representatives to international bodies to advocate for: (1) increasing efforts to promote affordable and gender-equitable Internet access and integrating such access data into economic and business assessments, evaluations, and indexes; (2) standardizing inclusion of broadband conduit-fiber optic cables; (3) providing technical assistance to remove investment barriers and strengthen market growth; and (4) protecting human rights online.

(Sec. 6) It is the sense of Congress that: (1) the Department of State should seek to enhance the effectiveness of U.S. foreign assistance efforts in carrying out the policies and objectives of this bill, including by redesignating an existing Assistant Secretary position in the State Department to be the Assistant Secretary for Cyberspace; and (2) the U.S. Agency for International Development should integrate efforts to expand Internet access and establish guidelines for the protection of personal information of individuals served by humanitarian, disaster, and development programs.

(Sec.8) The Peace Corps Act is amended to express the sense of Congress that the Peace Corps should develop volunteer positions focused on leveraging technology for development, education, and social and economic mobility.

(Sec. 9) The President shall transmit plans to Congress to promote U.S. and U.S.-funded agency partnerships with the private and public sectors to provide Internet access or infrastructure in developing countries.

(Sec. 10) The President shall report to Congress on efforts to implement the policies specified in this bill.

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Digital GAP Act Display Title Digital GAP Act Official Title as Introduced To promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Reported to Senate Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2018 S Senate Short Titles as Reported to Senate Digital GAP Act S Senate Short Titles as Introduced Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2017 Short Titles as Passed House Digital Global Access Policy Act of 2017 H House Short Titles as Passed House Digital GAP Act H House Short Titles as Introduced Digital GAP Act 4067 115 SAMDT 2020-12-15T17:59:31Z C001071 Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN] Bob Corker R TN 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z Senate 115 HR House H 600 Digital GAP Act 2023-01-11T13:34:20Z 2 2018-11-29 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress 4060 115 SAMDT 2020-12-15T17:59:31Z C001071 Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN] Bob Corker R TN 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z Senate 115 HR House H 600 Digital GAP Act 2023-01-11T13:34:20Z 2 2018-11-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Reported to Senate 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr600rs/xml/BILLS-115hr600rs.xml Referred in Senate 2017-01-30T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr600rfs/xml/BILLS-115hr600rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2017-01-24T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr600eh/xml/BILLS-115hr600eh.xml Introduced in House 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-115hr600ih/xml/BILLS-115hr600ih.xml 2018-10-05 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.