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HR538
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

1
Roll Calls
341
Yea (latest vote)
10
Nay (latest vote)
House
2023-02-27 – 2023-02-27

About HR538

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Policy Area: Commerce

Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3] (R-UT)

Latest Action (2023-02-28): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Summary

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 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.

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Computers and information technology, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Internet, web applications, social media, Photography and imaging, Right of privacy, Sound recording

Who Voted How on HR538

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Vote Breakdown — HR538

How members voted on HR538. 362 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mark Alford (R-Missouri) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Aaron Bean (R-Florida) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Nay Passed
Becca Balint (D-Vermont) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Not Voting Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed
Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) 2023-02-27 2/3 Yea-And-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR538?

HR538 is the Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3] (R-UT). 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 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.

Who sponsored HR538?

HR538 was sponsored by Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3] (R-UT). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR538?

As of 2023-02-28, HR538 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation..

How did Congress vote on HR538?

HR538 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2023-02-27 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HR538 cover?

HR538 is categorized under "Commerce." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-commerce/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR538?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.