H.R. 859 Passed the House Commerce

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] Introduced January 31, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action April 30, 2025

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Apr 30, 2025 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
  2. Apr 29, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Apr 29, 2025 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)
  4. Apr 29, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
  5. Apr 28, 2025 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.
  6. Apr 28, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
  7. Apr 28, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
  8. Apr 28, 2025 Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Apr 24, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
  10. Apr 24, 2025 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
  11. Apr 8, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  12. Apr 8, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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