Bipartisan IoT Resolution Submitted

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators submitted an Internet of Things resolution Wednesday backing a “national vision to promote economic growth and greater consumer empowerment through the Internet of Things.” The resolution follows a Senate Commerce Committee hearing last month on the IoT (see 1502110035). “Our Internet of Things resolution would commit our nation to a national strategy incentivizing the use of new technologies to maximize consumer opportunity and to facilitate economic growth,” said Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. “This resolution underscores our strong commitment to fostering innovation, protecting consumers, and finding solutions to our toughest problems through technology-driven solutions,” said Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. “The Internet of Things resolution would encourage new opportunities to harness the power of the Internet and develop innovative solutions for people and businesses,” said Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H. “As we work to advance the Internet of Things, we must remain committed to empowering consumers, developing technological safeguards while enabling innovation, and improving the quality of life for future generations,” said Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii.