Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Cory A. Booker (D-N.J.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) – all members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation – have written committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-W.V.) and Ranking Member John Thune (R-S.D.) requesting an oversight hearing on the future of the “Internet of Things” and consumer wearable technologies. The rapidly developing market of health wearables, connected homes, and other novel solutions represents an expanding industry of consumer products. The proliferation of these products gives rise to a number of policy questions, including security, privacy, manufacturing, regulatory certainty, and public-sector application.

The senators write, “Now is the time to start building a robust public record through testimony and questions. The Senate Commerce Committee has the most relevant jurisdiction over these matters because of its authority over the broadband economy and consumer protection issues. Smart policy can best result from an open, collaborative process and dialogue generated by our committee.”

Full text of the letter is available below and the signed letter is available online HERE.