IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 614 
Expressing support for the recognition of October 7, 2019, through October 
11, 2019, 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 4, 2019 
Ms. CLARKE of New York 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 7, 2019, 
through October 11, 2019, 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, that are used in various 
applications to make cities and communities more effi-
cient, resilient, and competitive; 
Whereas the integration of smart technology has the potential 
to revolutionize connectivity, mobility, sustainability, and 
21st century workforce opportunities in the country’s cit-
ies, regions, and communities; 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 tech-
nology: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) encourages the recognition of ‘‘Smart Cities 
Week’’; and 
(2) supports efforts— 
(A) to further research, develop, and adopt 
technology in American cities designed to im-
prove efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and 
mobility in transportation and infrastructure, 
including the implementation of 5G tele-
communications and dedicated short range com-
munications 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 
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(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. 
Æ 
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