American Competitiveness of A More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act

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Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the American COMPETE Act. This package of bills includes two of my own--the SMART IoT Act and the Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act.

The SMART IoT Act would encourage the development of future Internet of Things policies that will promote innovation and help these technologies grow to further benefit consumers and businesses alike. It is crucial we have the right federal policies in place to bolster this industry that has dramatically changed the way we live, manufacture goods, farm, and even receive health care through internet-connected devices.

I also introduced the Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act with my friend from Michigan, Mrs. Dingell. This legislation would evaluate the many benefits contactless delivery has for various sectors of our country and help identify potential regulatory roadblocks to the use of their services. This technology is especially important today as Americans depend on home delivery services to remain socially distant to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

I urge my colleagues to vote in support of the American COMPETE Act to ensure the United States remains a global leader in innovation.

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