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

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.110 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 13, 2015

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that 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 importance of consensus-based best practices and communication among businesses and stakeholders; (3) commit to using the Internet of Things to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and to cut waste, fraud, and abuse; and (4) only address discrete harms in the Internet of Things marketplace when identified pursuant to a cost-benefit analysis revealing that governmental action is necessary.

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.

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Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7] · R–NJ

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Apr 17, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Apr 13, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 13, 2015
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2015
Introduced in House

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/195

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Discuss H.Res.195, 114th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/195

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2015-04-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres195/BILLS-114hres195ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.195, 114th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/195

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2015-04-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres195/BILLS-114hres195ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.195, 114th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/195

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2015-04-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres195/BILLS-114hres195ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:20:52Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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