Expressing support for the recognition of October 7, 2019, through October 11, 2019, as "Smart Cities Week" and supporting the further research, development, and adoption of technology designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation, infrastructure, and workforce opportunity in American cities and communities.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 614 Expressing support for the recognition of October 7, 2019, through October 11, 2019, as ‘‘Smart Cities Week’’ and supporting the further research, development, and adoption of technology designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation, infrastructure, and workforce opportunity in American cities and communities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OCTOBER 4, 2019 Ms. CLARKE of New York submitted the following resolution; which was re- ferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be sub- sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of October 7, 2019, through October 11, 2019, as ‘‘Smart Cities Week’’ and supporting the further research, development, and adop- tion of technology designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transpor- tation, infrastructure, and workforce opportunity in American cities and communities. Whereas the term ‘‘smart technology’’ refers to a range of technologies and devices, including automation, artificial intelligence, wireless and wired communications, sensors, actuators, smart meters, ‘‘Internet of Things’’ devices, VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:50 Oct 04, 2019 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR614.IH HR614 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 614 IH data sharing, and data analytics, that are used in various applications to make cities and communities more effi- cient, resilient, and competitive; Whereas the integration of smart technology has the potential to revolutionize connectivity, mobility, sustainability, and 21st century workforce opportunities in the country’s cit- ies, regions, and communities; and Whereas American investment in infrastructure could pro- mote employment opportunities while spurring the next generation of telecommunications technology, including 5G and dedicated short range communications tech- nology: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) encourages the recognition of ‘‘Smart Cities 2 Week’’; and 3 (2) supports efforts— 4 (A) to further research, develop, and adopt 5 technology in American cities designed to im- 6 prove efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and 7 mobility in transportation and infrastructure, 8 including the implementation of 5G tele- 9 communications and dedicated short range com- 10 munications technology; 11 (B) to increase awareness of new work- 12 force opportunities and expanded accessibility 13 made available through ‘‘Smart City’’ initiatives 14 and emerging industries in the 21st century 15 economy; and 16 VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:50 Oct 04, 2019 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR614.IH HR614 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 614 IH (C) to encourage the formation of public- 1 private partnerships (or P3s) among the Fed- 2 eral Government, the States, localities, commu- 3 nities, the private sector, and key stakeholders 4 to foster innovation when designing and imple- 5 menting smart technology solutions. 6 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:50 Oct 04, 2019 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR614.IH HR614 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS