Bills Introduced – 06-07-19

Yesterday with both the House and Senate meeting in proforma sessions (it was a short week for both) there were 16 bills introduced. Three of those will probably receive additional coverage in this blog:

HR 3156 To promote the use of smart technologies and systems in communities, and for other purposes. Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] 

HR 3163 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]

HR 3164 Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]

We are seeing an unusual number of ‘smart technology’ bills in this session. This is typically an indication that a topic has garnered enough political attention that we can expect to see some action in the not too distant future. As is usual I will be watching HR 3156 for cybersecurity issues.