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.

Bill: 116-hres-614
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2019-10-04
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations

Commemorative events and holidays

Community life and organization

Computers and information technology

Industrial policy and productivity

Infrastructure development

Public-private cooperation

Research and development

Telephone and wireless communication
Latest action: action_date: 2019-10-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-10-04
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution (1) encourages the recognition of Smart Cities Week; and (2) 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 and increase awareness of new workforce opportunities.</p>

tv_txt: IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 614 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 4, 2019 Ms. Clarke of New York 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 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.

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, that are 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 the country’s cities, regions, and communities; 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 technology: Now, therefore, be it

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 improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation and infrastructure, including the implementation of 5G telecommunications and dedicated short range communications 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.