HR859: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
119th Congress (2025–2027) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
119th Congress (2025–2027) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 1 |
| Chamber | House |
| Latest vote | 2025-04-29: Passed |
| Latest action | 2025-04-30: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64. |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
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.
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
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | House | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Passed | 411 | 9 | 7 | Official tally |
HR859 (Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1].
On 2025-04-30: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-04-29, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.