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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

USA117th CongressHR-3898| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7583
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Nov 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5127
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7583
    Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act


  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • November 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5127
    Introduced in Senate

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4081: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
  • S 117-5127: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

USA117th CongressHR-3898| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7583
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Nov 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-5127
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7583
    Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act


  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • November 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-5127
    Introduced in Senate
John R. Curtis

John R. Curtis

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4081: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
  • S 117-5127: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording