Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- Introduced Jan 7
- Committee Jan 7
- Passed Senate Next
- Passed House Not yet
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Jan 7, 2025Next: Senate vote
548d ago Apr 28, 2025: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
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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 7, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in SenateJan 7, 2025
Actions
- SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.Apr 28, 2025
- SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.Apr 28, 2025
- SenateCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Mar 12, 2025
- SenateIntroduced in SenateJan 7, 2025
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Jan 7, 2025
Bill record
Text versions2
- Reported to SenateApr 28, 2025PDF: Reported to Senate
- Introduced in SenateJan 7, 2025PDF: Introduced in Senate
Committees1
- Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeReported By Apr 28, 2025Markup By, Mar 12, 2025Referred To, Jan 7, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors3 cosponsors
- Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)Sponsor, Jan 7, 2025
- John Curtis (R-UT)OriginalJoined Jan 7, 2025
- Maria Cantwell (D-WA)OriginalJoined Jan 7, 2025
- Raphael Warnock (D-GA)Joined Mar 23, 2026
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: S. 28, Informing Consumers about Smart Devices ActMar 31, 2025As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on March 12, 2025
- S. Rept. 119-13Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Informing Consumers about Smart Devices ActShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate
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 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.