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

Bill: 114-hres-847
Sponsor: Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2016-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the 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 role of businesses in the future development of the Internet of Things; (3) engage in inclusive dialogue with industry and work cooperatively; and (4) determine if using the Internet of Things can improve the government's efficiency and effectiveness and cut waste, fraud, and abuse.
 
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.

action_date: 2016-09-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the 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 role of businesses in the future development of the Internet of Things; (3) engage in inclusive dialogue with industry and work cooperatively; and (4) determine if using the Internet of Things can improve the government's efficiency and effectiveness and cut waste, fraud, and abuse.
 
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 496). (text: CR H5298)
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 496).(text: CR H5298)
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5309)
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 847.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5298-5300)
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Introduced in House