Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- Introduced Jan 31
- Committee Jan 31
- Passed House Apr 29
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Apr 29, 2025Next: Senate vote
545d ago Apr 30, 2025: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Final votes
House 415-9
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 109
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R 208-9 D 207-0
415-9
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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, Jan 31, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseJan 31, 2025
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.Apr 30, 2025
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Apr 29, 2025
- HouseOn 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)Apr 29, 2025
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)Apr 29, 2025
- HouseAt 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.Apr 28, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.Apr 28, 2025
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)Apr 28, 2025
- HouseMr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Apr 28, 2025
- HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.Apr 24, 2025
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.Apr 24, 2025
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldApr 8, 2025
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.Apr 8, 2025
All actions14
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJan 31, 2025
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Jan 31, 2025
Bill record
Text versions4
- Placed on Calendar SenateApr 30, 2025PDF: Placed on Calendar Senate
- Engrossed in HouseApr 29, 2025PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseApr 24, 2025PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseJan 31, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees1
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Apr 24, 2025Markup By, Apr 8, 2025Referred To, Jan 31, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors1 cosponsor
- Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1)Sponsor, Jan 31, 2025
- Seth Moulton (D-MA-6)OriginalJoined Jan 31, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 859, Informing Consumers about Smart Devices ActJun 27, 2025As passed by the House of Representatives
- H. Rept. 119-72Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Informing Consumers about Smart Devices ActShort Title(s) from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
Official titles
- To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
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 bills1
- H.R. 1768 119th, Related bill Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.