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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for promoting and developing smart city and community technologies across the United States. The legislation creates an Interagency Council on Smart Cities to coordinate federal efforts, develop a national strategy, and provide resources for local governments to adopt advanced technologies. The bill establishes several key programs, including a technology demonstration grant program that will provide up to 50% funding for local governments to implement smart city technologies, a Cybersecurity Working Group to develop tools for evaluating technology security, and a TechHire Workforce Training and Development Pilot Program to create job training programs in technology-related fields. The bill aims to improve community livability, services, communication, safety, and efficiency while prioritizing equity, cybersecurity, and privacy. It also includes provisions for international cooperation, creating trade missions to promote U.S. smart city technologies globally, and developing standards and best practices for implementing these technologies. The legislation authorizes significant funding, including $100 million annually from 2026 to 2030 for technology demonstration grants and workforce training programs, with the ultimate goal of helping communities of all sizes leverage innovative technologies to solve complex urban challenges.

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