On September 12, the House of Representatives approved House Resolution 847, which urges the federal government to develop a national strategy to encourage the development of the Internet of Things and examine the connected technology's economic benefits and promotion of government efficiency. The resolution also calls on businesses to "implement reasonable privacy and cybersecurity practices" to protect consumers' sensitive data and increase their trust and acceptance of the industry.

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