119th Congress
S. 28
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Ted Cruz(R-TX)
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2025
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Official text
- Reported to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (2)
- John R. Curtis (R-UT)
- Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Added later (1)
- Raphael G. Warnock (D-GA) · Mar 23, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” 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
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 28, 2025 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47. - Apr 28, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13. - Mar 12, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. - Jan 7, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. - Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate