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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 859
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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Introduced 2025-01-31Topic: economy jobsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceInforming 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.
Sponsors
- Russ Fulcher Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Recorded votes
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yeas | Nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | House roll 109 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 415 | 9 |
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64. | |
| 2025-04-29 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2025-04-29 | 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) | |
| 2025-04-29 | 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) | floor pass | |
| 2025-04-29 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711) | |
| 2025-04-28 | House | 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. | |
| 2025-04-28 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859. | |
| 2025-04-28 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666) | |
| 2025-04-28 | House | Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | |
| 2025-04-24 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49. | |
| 2025-04-24 | House | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72. | report |
| 2025-04-24 | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72. | report | |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | refer |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2025-01-31 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2025-01-31 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-01-31 | Introduced in House | introduce |