EAVESDROP Act
117-HR-8543117th CongressIntroduced Jul 27, 2022Commerce
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor
Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1](R-LA-1)Summary
Earning Approval of Voice External Sound Databasing Retained on People Act or the EAVESDROP Act
This bill requires internet-connected devices that include a microphone to notify consumers how and under what circumstances the device collects information from ambient noise, such as human dialogue or any other sound that occurs in the range of the device's microphone.
Further, such devices must include a reasonable method to deactivate such collection.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 2022House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2022Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2022Library of Congress