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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

USA118th CongressS-90| Senate 
| Updated: 11/28/2023
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 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.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5127
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-538
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 22, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Nov 28, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.
Nov 28, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5127
    Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act


  • January 25, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 25, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-538
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 22, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • November 28, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.


  • November 28, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 118-538: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

USA118th CongressS-90| Senate 
| Updated: 11/28/2023
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5127
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 28, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-538
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 22, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Nov 28, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.
Nov 28, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5127
    Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act


  • January 25, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 25, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • February 28, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-538
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 22, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.


  • November 28, 2023
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.


  • November 28, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 118-538: 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, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording