1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Internet of Things Consumer Tips to Improve Personal Security Act of 2017 or the IOT Consumer TIPS Act of 2017 . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The term Internet of Things refers to devices, applications, and physical objects that are Internet-enabled, networked, or connected. (2) The devices that are part of the Internet of Things are equipped with sensors or developed with automated functionalities that allow them to collect, send, or receive data, and perform according to consumer preferences that enhance productivity, efficiency, and convenience. (3) The rapid adoption of the Internet of Things among consumers and businesses is driven by the wide range of economic and societal benefits that are generated by such devices across almost every industry and sector. (4) Consumer trust in the security of the Internet of Things is paramount to the leadership and competitiveness of the United States in the global digital economy. (5) It is the policy of the United States to encourage innovation in the development and use of the Internet of Things and empower consumers to be responsible digital citizens and manage the security of their devices in collaboration with manufacturers, sellers, and service providers. 3. Federal educational cybersecurity resources for consumers regarding devices that are part of the Internet of Things (a) Definitions In this section— (1) Covered device The term covered device — (A) includes devices, applications, and physical objects that are— (i) part of the Internet of Things; and (ii) marketed and sold primarily to consumers; and (B) does not include— (i) devices that are marketed and sold for use primarily in industrial, business, or enterprise settings