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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act 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. The bill does not apply to mobile phones, laptops, or other devices that a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.
Introduced
Jan 31, 2025
Last Action
Apr 30, 2025
Session
119th Congress
Sponsors
1 primary · 1 co
Passage Probability
25% — Moderate
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Considered as unfinished business.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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).
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
At 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.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Upgrade to ProReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.