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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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 13, 2015)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that 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 importance of consensus-based best practices and communication among businesses and stakeholders; (3) commit to using the Internet of Things to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and to cut waste, fraud, and abuse; and (4) only address discrete harms in the Internet of Things marketplace when identified pursuant to a cost-benefit analysis revealing that governmental action is necessary.
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.
What just happenedApr 17, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 13, 2015
- Apr 17, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - Apr 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 13, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 13, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House