Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 May 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019 proposes to establish and support programs that utilize advanced technology to improve various aspects of community life. These improvements could include better health and quality of life for residents, increased efficiency in services, economic growth, and enhanced safety and sustainability. The bill outlines initiatives across several federal departments, such as the Department of Commerce facilitating technology adoption and evaluating cybersecurity, the Department of Labor creating a pilot program for technology-focused job training, and the Department of Energy helping cities access national laboratory expertise for smart city technologies.
This legislation would affect local governments by providing them with resources and programs to implement "smart city" technologies. It also aims to develop a skilled workforce for these technologies. The bill encourages private sector involvement and the development of industry standards. Furthermore, it proposes an international trade program to promote smart community activities globally.
H.R. 2636 was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2019 and has been referred to multiple committees, including Energy and Commerce, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, and Foreign Affairs. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced further in the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President.
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Official summary
Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019
This bill establishes programs for the implementation and use of smart technologies and systems in communities of various sizes. A “smart city or community” is one in which innovative, advanced, and trustworthy information, communication, and energy technologies are applied to (1) improve the health and quality of life of residents; (2) increase efficiency of operations and services; (3) promote economic growth; and (4) improve safety, security, sustainability, resiliency, livability, and work life.
The Department of Commerce shall establish a regional demonstration grant program focused on facilitating adoption, and allowing measurement and validation of performance, of advanced smart city or community technologies and systems. Commerce shall also convene a working group to develop tools for evaluating the cybersecurity of smart city or community technologies.
The Department of Labor shall establish the TechHire Workforce Training and Development Pilot Program to furnish competitive grants for technology-based job training and education programs that provide industry-recognized credentials.
The Department of Energy (DOE) shall implement a pilot program to improve cities' access to the expertise and infrastructure of the national laboratories to promote smart city technologies. DOE shall also expand its Technologist in Residence pilot program to include partnerships between national laboratories and cities respecting research and development related to smart cities.
The bill requires strong federal encouragement and support for private sector-led standards development activities.
The bill requires the establishment of a strategic international smart cities and communities trade program that includes trade missions to promote and assist smart-community activities, as by leveraging expertise in infrastructure development.
Timeline
10 May 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2636 do?
- The Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019 proposes to establish and support programs that utilize advanced technology to improve various aspects of community life. These improvements could include better health and quality of life for residents, increased efficiency in services, economic growth, and enhanced safety and sustainability. The bill outlines initiatives across several federal departments, such as the Department of Commerce facilitating technology adoption and evaluating cybersecurity, the Department of Labor creating a pilot program for technology-focused job training, and the Department of Energy helping cities access national laboratory expertise for smart city technologies. This legislation would affect local governments by providing them with resources and programs to implement "smart city" technologies. It also aims to develop a skilled workforce for these technologies. The bill encourages private sector involvement and the development of industry standards. Furthermore, it proposes an international trade program to promote smart community activities globally. H.R. 2636 was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2019 and has been referred to multiple committees, including Energy and Commerce, Science, Space, and Technology, Education and Labor, and Foreign Affairs. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced further in the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be approved by both the House and the Senate and then signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 2636 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2636. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2636?
- H.R. 2636 was sponsored by Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2636?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (10 May 2019).
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