United StatesInforming Consumers about Smart Devices Act
What it does
This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers prior to purchase that a camera or microphone is part of the device.
More detail
The bill does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 30Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.Latest
- Apr 29Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
- Vote recorded On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed.House
- Apr 29Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)Passed House
- Apr 29Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 28Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Apr 28Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
- Apr 28DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
- Apr 28At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Apr 24Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
- Apr 24Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
- Apr 8Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Apr 8Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Jan 31Introduced in House
- Jan 31Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced