119th Congress
H.R. 859
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Russ Fulcher(R-ID)
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Official text
- Placed on Calendar Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2025 House #109 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Apr 30, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64. - Apr 29, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Apr 29, 2025 · 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) - Apr 29, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711) - Apr 28, 2025 · House
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. - Apr 28, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859. - Apr 28, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666) - Apr 28, 2025 · House
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Apr 24, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49. - Apr 24, 2025 · House
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72. - Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. - Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jan 31, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House