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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 14, 2016Finance and Financial Sector
H.Res. 835

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a national policy for technology to promote consumers' access to financial tools and online commerce to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.

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What it doesSummary 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:

  • develop a national policy to encourage the development of tools for consumers to learn and protect their assets in a way that maximizes the promise customized, connected devices hold to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and create new commerce and markets;
  • prioritize accelerating the development of alternative technologies that support transparency, security, and authentication in a way that recognizes their benefits, allows for future innovation, and responsibly protects consumers' personal information;
  • recognize that technology experts can play an important role in the future development of consumer-facing technology applications for manufacturing, automobiles, telecommunications, tourism, health care, energy, and general commerce; and
  • support further innovation and economic growth and ensure cybersecurity and the protection of consumer privacy.

Calls for innovators in technology, manufacturing, automobiles, telecommunications, tourism, health care, and energy industries to commit to improving the quality of life for future generations by developing new technology that is safe and consumer protective and that is aimed at improving consumers' access to commerce.

What just happenedSep 12, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16](R-IL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Sep 12, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Sep 12, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H5300)

  3. Sep 12, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 497).(text: CR H5300)

  4. Sep 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5309-5310)

  5. Sep 12, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Sep 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 835.

  7. Sep 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5300-5302)

  8. Sep 12, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  9. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentSep 12, 201681

(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:

  • develop a national policy to encourage the development of tools for consumers to learn and protect their assets in a way that maximizes the promise customized, connected devices hold to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and create new commerce and markets;
  • prioritize accelerating the development of alternative technologies that support transparency, security, and authentication in a way that recognizes their benefits, allows for future innovation, and responsibly protects consumers' personal information;
  • recognize that technology experts can play an important role in the future development of consumer-facing technology applications for manufacturing, automobiles, telecommunications, tourism, health care, energy, and general commerce; and
  • support further innovation and economic growth and ensure cybersecurity and the protection of consumer privacy.

Calls for innovators in technology, manufacturing, automobiles, telecommunications, tourism, health care, and energy industries to commit to improving the quality of life for future generations by developing new technology that is safe and consumer protective and that is aimed at improving consumers' access to commerce.

Introduced in HouseJul 14, 2016

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should:

  • develop a national policy to encourage the development of tools for consumers to learn and protect their assets in a way that maximizes the promise customized, connected devices hold to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and create new commerce and markets;
  • prioritize accelerating the development of alternative technologies that support transparency, security, and authentication in a way that recognizes their benefits, allows for future innovation, and responsibly protects consumers' personal information;
  • recognize that technology experts can play an important role in the future development of consumer-facing technology applications for manufacturing, automobiles, telecommunications, tourism, health care, energy, and general commerce; and
  • support further innovation and economic growth and ensure cybersecurity and the protection of consumer privacy.

Calls for innovators in technology, manufacturing, automobiles, telecommunications, tourism, health care, and energy industries to commit to improving the quality of life for future generations by developing new technology that is safe and consumer protective and that is aimed at improving consumers' access to commerce.

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