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S.88: DIGIT Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 10, 2017
- Latest Major Action Aug. 11, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Referred in House - Aug. 4, 2017
- Engrossed in Senate - Aug. 3, 2017
- Reported to Senate - June 5, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 10, 2017
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 11, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Aug. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Aug. 4, 2017 |
Received in the House.
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Aug. 4, 2017 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Aug. 3, 2017 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. |
Aug. 3, 2017 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4819)
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June 5, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.
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June 5, 2017 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-90.
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Jan. 24, 2017 |
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Jan. 10, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jan. 10, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) |