S 28 · introduced · significant
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
- technology
What this bill does
- Manufacturers must tell consumers before purchase if smart devices have cameras or microphones.
- Consumers buying internet-connected appliances and gadgets are affected by this disclosure requirement.
- No implementation cost specified; applies to all covered devices except phones and laptops.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would manufacturers determine which devices to label, and what should happen if a camera or microphone is hidden or not immediately obvious to inspectors?
- 02
What enforcement mechanism would ensure manufacturers comply with disclosure requirements, and who would be responsible for monitoring violations?
- 03
How might disclosure requirements affect the price or availability of smart devices, and would the benefits to consumers justify any potential market changes?
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Sponsor · R-TX
Ted Cruz
Citizen cosponsors
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Introduced 2025-04-28
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Legislative timeline
2025-04-28 · senate · Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
2025-04-28 · senate · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
2025-04-28 · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
2025-03-12 · senate · Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2025-01-07 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2025-01-07 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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