Title: 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.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
Recognizes Smart Cities Week.
Expresses support for efforts to further research and develop and adopt technology in American cities designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation and infrastructure.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1110 Introduced in House (IH)]

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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.


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                    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

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                               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, 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
    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 improve 
                efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility 
                in transportation and infrastructure, including the 
                implementation of 5G telecommunications and dedicated 
                short range communications (DSRC) technology;
                    (B) to increase awareness of new workforce 
                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 Federal Government, the 
                States, localities, communities, the private sector, 
                and key stakeholders to foster innovation when 
                designing and implementing smart technology solutions.
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