House OKs Online Ticket, Anti-Gag Measures; Poised to Pass Resolutions Including on IoT

The House Monday approved the Better Online Ticket Sales (Bots) Act (HR-5104) and the Consumer Review Fairness Act (HR-1301) by voice vote under suspension of the rules. It was poised to pass the Amateur Radio Parity Act (HR-1301), a resolution (H Res-835) expressing the sense that the House “should adopt a national policy for technology to promote consumers' access to financial tools and online commerce to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment” and a resolution (H Res-847) backing “a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and empower consumers,” the Commerce Committee said in a news release before the measures’ consideration under suspension of the rules. “We've got a diverse collection of solutions -- from spotlighting the Internet of Things and Fin Tech to ensuring consumer fairness and allowing folks the chance to see their favorite artist or sports team,” said Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-Mich., in a statement. The House hadn't voted on some of the measures at our deadline. The Senate Consumer Protection Subcommittee plans a hearing on Bots legislation (S-3183) Tuesday (see 1609080039).