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HRES 847 114th Congress House

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

Introduced: September 7, 2016 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 12, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 847.
Sep 12, 2016
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)
Sep 12, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5309)
Sep 12, 2016
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.
Sep 12, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5298-5300)
Sep 12, 2016
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 7, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 7, 2016
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 12, 2016 House · vote #496 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 367–4 See who voted →
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 847: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-847/
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"H. Res. 847: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-847/.
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H. Res. 847, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-847/.
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