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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Calendars | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64. | Senate |
| 2025-04-29 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2025-04-29 | Vote | 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) | House floor actions |
| 2025-04-29 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711: 1) | House floor actions |
| 2025-04-28 | 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 |
| 2025-04-28 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859. | House floor actions |
| 2025-04-28 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666: 1) | House floor actions |
| 2025-04-28 | Floor | Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | House floor actions |
| 2025-04-24 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49. | House floor actions |
| 2025-04-24 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72. | House floor actions |
| 2025-04-08 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2025-04-08 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2025-01-31 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2025-01-31 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |