Today:  US Congress Internet of Things, FCC Prepares for 2018 Hurricane Season  

US Congress Internet of Things

The House Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, chaired by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) announced it will hold a hearing on May 22, 2018 entitled, “Internet of Things Legislation.”  The #SubDCCP will examine the SMART IoT Act, a discussion draft led by Chairman Latta and Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) to direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the state of the internet-connected devices industry.  This legislation builds on the subcommittee’s #DisrupterSeries, which explores the opportunities created by IoT technology for consumers and industries, as well as how federal policies can impact the growth of cutting-edge innovation. 

“IoT is revolutionizing industries and day-to-day life for Americans, optimizing everything from health care applications and automobiles to the smart home device in your kitchen. As IoT technology continues to develop, this draft legislation is an important step in supporting innovation and economic growth. We look forward to a bipartisan discussion at the hearing next week,” said Chairman Latta and Rep. Welch.

FCC Prepares for 2018 Hurricane Season

In a blog posting dated 4/15/18, Lisa Fowlkes, Chief of the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, set the stage for preparation for the 2018 Hurricane Season. In her blog article, Hurricane Season’s Coming: Are You Prepared? Communications Planning is Part of Disaster Preparedness, Fowlkes reminds readers that the season officially begins on June 1st and provides a list of steps to take now to help maintain communications if disaster strikes.

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