HR 859
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
- Status
- Passed House
- Sponsor
- Rep. Russ Fulcher [R-ID-1]
- Cosponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Introduced
- 2025-01-31
- Latest action
- 2025-04-30: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-04-30: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
- 2025-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-04-29: 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)
- 2025-04-29: Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
- 2025-04-29: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)