H.Res. 847 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 847114th Congress

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

Subjects

Science, Technology, Communications

View Vote Breakdown

Summary

(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.

Full Text

Related Legislation

H.Res. 195Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.
2015-04-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Related
S.Res. 110A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.
2015-03-24Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1832; text as passed Senate: CR S1785-1786)
Related

Legislative Actions

2016-09-07
Introduced in House
2016-09-07
Introduced in House
2016-09-07
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2016-09-12
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
2016-09-12
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5298-5300)
2016-09-12
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 847.
2016-09-12
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.
2016-09-12
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5309)
2016-09-12
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): 367 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 496).(text: CR H5298)
Roll Call #496 (House)
2016-09-12
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 496). (text: CR H5298)
Roll Call #496 (House)

Ask about this bill

checking server…

Ask anything about this bill. The AI reads the full text to answer.

Enter to send · Shift+Enter for new line