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S. 28119th CongressINTRODUCEDBIPARTISAN

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Introduced Jan 7, 2025Ted Cruz (R-TX)3 cosponsorsSource

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Apr 28, 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.

Senate
Apr 28, 2025

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.

Senate
Apr 28, 2025

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.

Mar 12, 2025

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Senate
Jan 7, 2025

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

Senate
Jan 7, 2025

Introduced in Senate