Bill Tracker / 119th Congress / H.R. 859
H.R. 859 · 119th Congress
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64. — 04/30/2025
What This Bill Does
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.
Summary as of 01/31/2025, via Congress.gov / Congressional Research Service.
Introduced
01/31/2025
Policy Area
Commerce
Cosponsors
1