S 28 · 119th Congress · Commerce

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Introduced 2025-01-07· Sponsored by Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.(2025-04-28)

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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S. 28, Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Mar 31, 2025

As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March 12, 2025

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican