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Congressional Research Service
Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · Sep 12, 2016
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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should:
develop a national policy to encourage the development of tools for consumers to learn and protect their assets in a way that maximizes the promise customized, connected devices hold to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and create new commerce and markets;
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prioritize accelerating the development of alternative technologies that support transparency, security, and authentication in a way that recognizes their benefits, allows for future innovation, and responsibly protects consumers' personal information;
recognize that technology experts can play an important role in the future development of consumer-facing technology applications for manufacturing, automobiles, telecommunications, tourism, health care, energy, and general commerce; and
support further innovation and economic growth and ensure cybersecurity and the protection of consumer privacy.
Calls for innovators in technology, manufacturing, automobiles, telecommunications, tourism, health care, and energy industries to commit to improving the quality of life for future generations by developing new technology that is safe and consumer protective and that is aimed at improving consumers' access to commerce.
People & committees
Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16] · R–IL
Legislative record
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H5300)
House roll call 497 · Individual votesPassed/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): 385 - 4, 1 Present (Roll no. 497).(text: CR H5300)
House roll call 497 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5309-5310)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 835.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5300-5302)
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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