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 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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-11 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate |
| 2022-09-29 | Floor | Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641. (text: CR H8153-8154) | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-29 | Floor | Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1396, proceedings on H.R. 4081 are considered vacated. | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-28 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-28 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4081. | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-28 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8153-8154) | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-28 | Floor | Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-28 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 383. | House floor actions |
| 2022-09-28 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-509. | House floor actions |
| 2022-07-20 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0. | House committee actions |
| 2022-07-20 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2022-06-23 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 0 . | House committee actions |
| 2022-06-23 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2021-06-24 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. | House committee actions |
| 2021-06-23 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2021-06-23 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |