WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, chaired by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), announced today a hearing for Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Disrupter Series: The Internet of Things, Manufacturing and Innovation."
During the hearing, members will continue to explore the effects of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its application to the manufacturing sector. These devices can help increase efficiency for manufacturers. For example, IoT connected machines can communicate the need for more raw materials, when they need replacing, and provide information about productivity. #SubDCCP will identify the challenges and benefits that come with IoT technology, and examine barriers to deployment and innovation.
“IoT devices are revolutionizing our homes and our everyday lives, and the impact this technology is having on American manufacturing continues to grow," said Chairman Latta. “By discussing the challenges and opportunities associated with IoT, this hearing will help identify where Congress can remove barriers to ensure manufacturers are able to fully realize the benefits of these cutting-edge devices. Our Disrupter Series is about looking to the future of innovation and technology, and I’m pleased to kick off 2018 with this important conversation."
The Majority Memorandum, witness testimony, and an archived webcast are available online here.
