S.88: DIGIT Act

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3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

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Bill Summary

Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act or the DIGIT Act (Sec. 2) This bill expresses the sense of Congress that policies governing the Internet of Things (IoT) should maximize the potential and development of the growing number of connected and interconnected devices to benefit businesses, governments, and consumers. (Sec. 4) The Department of Commerce must convene a working group of federal stakeholders to provide...

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There are 12 statements associated with S.88.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Aug. 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Aug. 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug. 4, 2017
Received in the House.
Aug. 4, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug. 3, 2017

Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

Aug. 3, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4819)
June 5, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.
June 5, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-90.
Jan. 24, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan. 10, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan. 10, 2017

Introduced in the Senate by Deb Fischer (R-Neb.)

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