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HR 859 · introduced · significant

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

What this bill does

  • Manufacturers must disclose before sale if internet-connected devices have cameras or microphones.
  • Consumers buying smart appliances and connected devices are affected by this requirement.
  • No funding mechanism specified; applies to most smart devices but excludes phones and laptops.

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  1. 01

    How would manufacturers comply with disclosure requirements for devices sold online versus in physical stores?

  2. 02

    What evidence suggests consumers currently lack awareness about cameras and microphones in smart devices they purchase?

  3. 03

    Which smart device categories would benefit most from pre-purchase disclosures, and which exclusions seem problematic to you?

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-04-30 · senate · Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.

  2. 2025-04-29 · house · Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. 2025-04-29 · house · Floor

    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. 2025-04-29 · Floor

    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. 2025-04-29 · house · Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)

  6. 2025-04-28 · house · Floor

    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. 2025-04-28 · house · Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.

  8. 2025-04-28 · house · Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)

  9. 2025-04-28 · house · Floor

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. 2025-04-24 · house · Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

  11. 2025-04-24 · house · Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.

  12. 2025-04-24 · Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.

  13. 2025-04-08 · house · Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  14. 2025-04-08 · house · Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  15. 2025-01-31 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  16. 2025-01-31 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  17. 2025-01-31 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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