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119th Congress · H.R. 859 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording
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Russ Fulcher, R-ID-1
4 terms · @RepRussFulcher
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1514 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1201 · 202-225-6611
Cosponsors (1)
  • Seth Moulton, D-MA-6Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 31, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepMoulton
Committees (1)
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    House Standing · Activity Apr 24, 2025
Actions (17)
  1. Apr 30, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
  2. Apr 29, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Apr 29, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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 · via Library of Congress
    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)
  5. Apr 29, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
  6. Apr 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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.
  7. Apr 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
  8. Apr 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
  9. Apr 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Apr 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
  11. Apr 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
  12. Apr 24, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
  13. Apr 8, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  14. Apr 8, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  15. Jan 31, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  16. Jan 31, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  17. Jan 31, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Policy areaCommerce
RelatedH.R. 1768
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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. FULCHER:H.R. 859.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 allows Congress to make alllaws ``which shall be necessary and proper for carrying intoexecution'' any of Congress' enumerated powers, includingCongress' powers over appropriations.[Page H433]
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