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115TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1110 

Expressing support for the recognition of October 1, 2018, through October 

7, 2018, as ‘‘Smart Cities Week’’ and supporting the further research, 

development, and adoption of technology designed to improve efficiency, 

connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation, infrastructure, 

and workforce opportunity in American cities and communities. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

OCTOBER 2, 2018 

Mr. ISSA (for himself, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. TONKO, Ms. TITUS, and 

Ms. JACKSON LEE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to 

the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of 

such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the recognition of October 1, 2018, 

through October 7, 2018, as ‘‘Smart Cities Week’’ and 

supporting the further research, development, and adoption of technology designed to improve efficiency, 

connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation, infrastructure, and workforce opportunity in 

American cities and communities. 

Whereas the term ‘‘smart technology’’ refers to a range of 

technologies and devices, including automation, artificial 

intelligence, wireless and wired communications, sensors, 

actuators, smart meters, ‘‘Internet of Things’’ devices, 


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data sharing, and data analytics, used in various applications to make cities and communities more efficient, resilient, and competitive; 

Whereas the integration of smart technology has the potential 

to revolutionize connectivity, mobility, sustainability, and 

21st century workforce opportunities in our Nation’s cities, regions, and communities; 

Whereas, in 2015, the Department of Transportation released a report on the findings from the ‘‘Smart City 

Challenge’’, in which 78 cities submitted innovative solutions to integrate technology to improve their city’s transportation infrastructure; 

Whereas the findings of the ‘‘Smart City Challenge’’ signaled 

positive steps toward improving how people and goods are 

transported while expanding accessibility and opportunity; 

Whereas the report also cited the integration of data platforms, combining public and private sector sources that 

allow policymakers to make more informed decisions on 

policy and budget issues; and 

Whereas American investment in infrastructure could promote employment opportunities while spurring the next 

generation of telecommunications technology, including 

5G and dedicated short range communications (DSRC) 

technology: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes ‘‘Smart Cities Week’’; and 

3 (2) supports efforts— 

4 (A) to further research and develop and 

5 adopt technology in American cities designed to 


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1 improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, 

2 and mobility in transportation and infrastruc3 ture, including the implementation of 5G tele4 communications and dedicated short range com5 munications (DSRC) technology; 

6 (B) to increase awareness of new work7 force opportunities and expanded accessibility 

8 made available through ‘‘Smart City’’ initiatives 

9 and emerging industries in the 21st century 

10 economy; and 

11 (C) to encourage the formation of public12 private partnerships (or P3s) among the Fed13 eral Government, the States, localities, commu14 nities, the private sector, and key stakeholders 

15 to foster innovation when designing and imple16 menting smart technology solutions. 

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