Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

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Bill Number

HR 859

Introduced

Jan 31, 2025

Latest Action

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.

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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 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.

Actions

Apr 30, 2025

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Apr 29, 2025

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): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)
Apr 29, 2025

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
Apr 29, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025

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)
Apr 29, 2025

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711: 1)
Apr 28, 2025

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.
Apr 28, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
Apr 28, 2025

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
Apr 28, 2025

Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666: 1)
Apr 24, 2025

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
Apr 24, 2025

Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
Apr 8, 2025

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 31, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 31, 2025

Introduced in House

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