HRES 847 · 114th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.

Introduced 2016-09-07· Sponsored by Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2016-09-12)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2016-09-12
Roll #496
Yea 367Nay 4
Democrats
145 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
222 Yea·4 Nay
PassedHouse · 2016-09-12
Roll #496
Yea 367Nay 4
Democrats
145 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
222 Yea·4 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican