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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.

Senate Actions

Calendars
Apr. 30 2025	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.

House floor actions Actions

Floor

Apr. 29
2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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: 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666: 1)
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

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

Committee
Apr. 24 2025	Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.

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

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
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)

Committee
Apr. 24 2025	Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.

IntroReferral
Jan. 31 2025	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Apr. 08 2025	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

House bill HR859-119

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

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