Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
119-HR-859119th CongressIntroduced Jan 31, 2025Commerce
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Sponsor
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1](R-ID-1)1 cosponsor
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.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording
Actions (17)
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Apr 30, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025House floor actions
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, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
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, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
Apr 29, 2025House floor actions
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, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
Apr 28, 2025House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
Apr 28, 2025House floor actions
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 28, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
Apr 24, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
Apr 24, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
Apr 24, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 8, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 31, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025Library of Congress