HUMAN RIGHTS-TECH

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AI Summary: The "Human Rights and Technology Act" is a federal bill aimed at addressing the impact of technology on human rights. The bill seeks to establish guidelines for companies in the tech sector to uphold human rights standards, prevent violations, and promote ethical practices in their operations. It proposes measures such as transparency in algorithms, protection of user data privacy, and accountability for the misuse of technology in violating human rights. The bill aims to ensure that advancements in technology align with fundamental human rights principles and values. If passed, this legislation could significantly influence how technology companies operate and safeguard human rights in the digital age.

Latest Action: Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

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2022-12-05 : Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
2023-01-12 : First Reading
2023-01-12 : Referred to Rules Committee
2023-02-23 : Assigned to Executive Committee
2023-03-01 : Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 011-000-000
2023-03-01 : Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
2023-03-21 : Second Reading - Short Debate
2023-03-21 : Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
2023-03-27 : Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2024-04-15 : Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
2024-04-15 : Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2024-04-15 : Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2024-04-15 : House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2024-04-15 : House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2024-04-15 : House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
2024-04-18 : House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2024-04-18 : House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
2024-04-18 : Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
2024-04-19 : Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2024-04-19 : House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2024-05-13 : Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
2024-05-13 : Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2024-05-13 : Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024
2024-05-14 : House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2024-05-14 : House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
2024-05-14 : House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Immigration & Human Rights Committee
2024-05-24 : Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 27, 2024
2024-05-26 : Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2024
2024-05-31 : Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2024-05-31 : House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee