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HR859: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

119th Congress (2025–2027) · House bill · Sponsor: Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]


Key facts

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

What the 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.

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


Roll-call votes on HR859 (119th Congress)

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

Frequently asked

What is HR859 in the 119th Congress?

HR859 (Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1].

What is the latest action on HR859?

On 2025-04-30: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.

How many roll-call votes were held on HR859?

1 recorded vote in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-04-29, was "2/3 Yea-And-Nay": Passed.