September 4, 2020
US lawmakers are calling for the federal government to adopt blockchain solutions to lift COVID-19 relief efforts during the pandemic that has run into 2020
The US lawmakers sent a letter to President Donald Trump and other federal officials demanding the country to adopt blockchain technology to distribute COVID-19 relief sustenance.
They also added that blockchain technology might help the US identify and validate individuals set to receive government benefits. They further noted that it would also streamline supply chains and can create a registry of medical professionals.
On the further note, the blockchain adoption letter to Trump was led by the four co-chairs of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus: Reps. Tom Emmer (MN-06), Bill Foster (D-IL), David Schweikert, and Darren Soto (D-FL).
Also, Caucus members Stephen Lynch, Warren Davidson (R-OH), Jerry McNerney (D-CA), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), and Ro Khanna (D-CA) are the other US lawmakers mentioned.
Previous Attempt to Adopt Blockchain
It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time US lawmakers have insisted the federal government adopt blockchain technology during the ongoing pandemic response.
Going way back, a member of the representatives have signed a letter urging the US Treasury Department to consider blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to dispense stimulus funds to citizens across the nation to lessen its effects the pandemic.
It was also explained by the US lawmakers how the structure of blockchain would readily identify the persons when accepting government benefits. They also noted its strong encryption that can protect sensitive data. The lawmakers also urged the federal government to contemplate passing crucial supply chains on a blockchain.
Likewise, US lawmaker Tom Emmer of Minnesota lately revealed that he would agree to take crypto donations.
The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and member of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, Tom Emmer, has noted that BitPay will process all donations.
Blockchain for All Relief Efforts
Adding to this, the US lawmakers also called on the federal government to adopt blockchain technology to donate relief goods amid any crisis inside or outside the state.
Elaborating further, they also said that blockchain could help create a more comprehensive registry of medical professionals that may authenticate qualifications, locations and help deploy “skilled resources” during the time of crisis.
Likewise, as formerly conveyed, a blockchain firm in Lebanon has called for blockchain technology to send assistance to Beirut blast victims.
An open letter was sent to Macron by a blockchain firm; it says that France needs to tap blockchain transparency and accountability while sending contributions and significant financial aid to its former association.
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