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.
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Legislative Journey
- Introduced
- Committee
- Floor
- Passed Chamber 1
- Passed Chamber 2
- Signed
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn 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)
HousePassed/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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
HouseAt 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.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
HouseMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House