Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

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Bill Number

HR 538

Introduced

Jan 26, 2023

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Commerce Computers and information technology Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Internet, web applications, social media Photography and imaging Right of privacy Sound recording

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Summary

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 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.

Actions

Feb 28, 2023

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 27, 2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2023

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)
Feb 27, 2023

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)
Feb 27, 2023

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H897)
Feb 27, 2023

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.
Feb 27, 2023

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.
Feb 27, 2023

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H891-892)
Feb 27, 2023

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 3, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Jan 26, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 26, 2023

Introduced in House

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