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Bill · 119th Congress · S 28
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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Introduced 2025-01-07Topic: 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
- Ted Cruz Republican sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-28 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47. | |
| 2025-04-28 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13. | refer |
| 2025-04-28 | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13. | report | |
| 2025-03-12 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | refer |
| 2025-01-07 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | refer |
| 2025-01-07 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |