IV 
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 re-
ferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to 
the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be sub-
sequently 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 adop-
tion of technology designed to improve efficiency, 
connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transpor-
tation, 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 applica-
tions to make cities and communities more efficient, resil-
ient, 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 cit-
ies, regions, and communities; 
Whereas, in 2015, the Department of Transportation re-
leased a report on the findings from the ‘‘Smart City 
Challenge’’, in which 78 cities submitted innovative solu-
tions to integrate technology to improve their city’s trans-
portation infrastructure; 
Whereas the findings of the ‘‘Smart City Challenge’’ signaled 
positive steps toward improving how people and goods are 
transported while expanding accessibility and oppor-
tunity; 
Whereas the report also cited the integration of data plat-
forms, 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 pro-
mote employment opportunities while spurring the next 
generation of telecommunications technology, including 
5G and dedicated short range communications (DSRC) 
technology: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes ‘‘Smart Cities Week’’; and 
(2) supports efforts— 
(A) to further research and develop and 
adopt technology in American cities designed to 
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improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, 
and mobility in transportation and infrastruc-
ture, including the implementation of 5G tele-
communications and dedicated short range com-
munications (DSRC) technology; 
(B) to increase awareness of new work-
force opportunities and expanded accessibility 
made available through ‘‘Smart City’’ initiatives 
and emerging industries in the 21st century 
economy; and 
(C) to encourage the formation of public- 
private partnerships (or P3s) among the Fed-
eral Government, the States, localities, commu-
nities, the private sector, and key stakeholders 
to foster innovation when designing and imple-
menting smart technology solutions. 
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