This is an updated version of the Smart Nation Act that appears in the book by that title. While it was originally developed in consultation with Congressman Rob Simmons (R-CT-02), whose Foreword to the book provides a brilliant context for understanding why this is so essential to the future of America and the world, this specific document has morphed so much that it is better to say that it is inspired by Congressman Simmons rather than endorsed by him–if and when he returns to the Hill as a Senator, he will surely have his own priorities consistent with the needs of his constituents in Connecticut who have suffered so much from the “rule by secrecy” of Wall Street and the two parties serving Wall Street.
