Sec. 202. Study on blockchain technology and its use in consumer protection
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Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, and in consultation with the any other appropriate Federal agency the Secretary determines appropriate, shall conduct a study on current and potential use of blockchain technology in commerce and the potential benefits of blockchain technology for limiting fraud and other unfair and deceptive acts and practices. In conducting the study, the Secretary shall examine— trends in the commercial use of and investment in blockchain technology; best practices in facilitating public-private partnerships in blockchain technology; potential benefits and risks of blockchain technology for consumer protection; how blockchain technology can be used by industry and consumers to reduce fraud and increase the security of commercial transactions; areas in Federal regulation of blockchain technology that greater clarity would encourage domestic innovation: and any other relevant observations or recommendations related to blockchain technology and consumer protection.
In producing the study required in subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall provide opportunity for public comment and advice relevant to the production of the study. Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and make publicly available on the website of the Department of Commerce, a report that contains the results of the study conducted under subsection (a).