Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- Introduced Jan 25
- Committee Jan 25
- Passed Senate Next
- Passed House Not yet
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Jan 25, 2023Next: Senate vote
1065d ago Nov 28, 2023: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.
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Summary
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Full summary2 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Nov 28, 2023
Summary versions
- Reported to SenateNov 28, 2023
- Introduced in SenateJan 25, 2023
Actions
- SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.Nov 28, 2023
- SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.Nov 28, 2023
- SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.Mar 22, 2023
- SenateIntroduced in SenateJan 25, 2023
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Jan 25, 2023
Bill record
Text versions2
- Reported to SenateNov 28, 2023PDF: Reported to Senate
- Introduced in SenateJan 25, 2023PDF: Introduced in Senate
Committees1
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReported By Nov 28, 2023Markup By, Mar 22, 2023Referred To, Jan 25, 2023
Sponsor and cosponsors2 cosponsors
- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)Sponsor, Jan 25, 2023
- Maria Cantwell (D-WA)OriginalJoined Jan 25, 2023
- Raphael Warnock (D-GA)Joined Mar 28, 2023
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: S. 90, Informing Consumers About Smart Devices ActApr 11, 2023As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March 22, 2023
- S. Rept. 118-114Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Informing Consumers about Smart Devices ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Official titles
- A bill to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects8
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording
Related bills2
- H.R. 538 118th, Related bill Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- S. 5127 117th, Reintroduction of Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.