HR 859 · 119th Congress · Commerce

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Introduced 2025-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.(2025-04-30)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2025-04-29
Roll #109
Yea 415Nay 9
Democrats
207 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
208 Yea·9 Nay
PassedHouse · 2025-04-29
Roll #109
Yea 415Nay 9
Democrats
207 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
208 Yea·9 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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H.R. 859, Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Jun 27, 2025

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat