Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act passed the House 88 days after introduction and awaits a vote in the Senate
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
ReportedApr 8, 2025
Passed one chamberApr 29, 2025
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 65 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Policy area
- Commerce: 44 of 2,416 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.8%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 48 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 4, from introduced in house to placed on calendar senate · 680 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacy +1 more
- Latest action
- Apr 30, 2025: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]