U.S. Reps. DelBene and Issa announce Creation of the Congressional Internet of Things Caucus

Statement

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Courts and the Internet, today announced the launch of the Congressional Caucus on the Internet of Things (IoT).

"As someone with a long career in the technology industry and as an entrepreneur, I know firsthand how quickly technologies have developed to become critical to our daily lives," DelBene said. "Policymakers will need to be engaged and educated on how we can best protect consumers while also enabling these new technologies to thrive. It's important that our laws keep up with technology and I look forward to co-chairing the IoT caucus."

"Technology is revolutionizing the way consumers use cars, homes, workspaces, and everyday items. Emerging uses of Internet connectivity to these devices raise both opportunities and questions about regulatory policy, spectrum space, privacy, and more," said Issa. "It's critical that lawmakers remain educated about the fast paced evolution of the Internet of Things, and have informed policy discussions about the government's role in access and use of these devices. I am excited to co-chair the IoT Caucus and ensure federal policy spurs, rather than stifles, our innovation economy."

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