H.Res. 847 · 114th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to…
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.
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- House Introduced Sep 7, 2016
- House Passed Sep 12, 2016 367–4
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) develop a national strategy to encourage development of the Internet of Things for connected technologies to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and improve the nation's collective social well-being; (2) recognize the role of businesses in the future…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Sep 12, 2016
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) develop a national strategy to encourage development of the Internet of Things for connected technologies to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and improve the nation's collective social well-being; (2) recognize the role of businesses in the future development of the Internet of Things; (3) engage in inclusive dialogue with industry and work cooperatively; and (4) determine if using the Internet of Things can improve the government's efficiency and effectiveness and cut waste, fraud, and abuse.
Calls on U.S. innovators to commit to improving the quality of life for future generations by developing safe, new technologies aimed at tackling the most challenging societal issues facing the world.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.
Latest action (Sep 12, 2016): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 7, 2016
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- House Introduced Sep 7, 2016
- House Passed Sep 12, 2016 367–4
Final vote · House · Sep 12, 2016
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Paul D. Ryan