United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3898 (117th)
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Introduced
15 June 2021
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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6 December 2025
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.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 June 2021
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 June 2021
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 15 June 2021
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3898
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/3898