US Congress House Resolution 195 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on April 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-04-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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

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

Rep. Leonard Lance [R-NJ]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-04-17	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
2015-04-13	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2015-04-13	House	Introduced in House

SR110 (Related) 2015-03-24 - Submitted 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)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/195/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres195/BILLS-114hres195ih.pdf