United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 859 (119th)
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Introduced
31 January 2025
Last action
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Status
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
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11 July 2026
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 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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5 official files
Placed on Calendar Senate
Placed on Calendar Senate
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 30 April 2025
Engrossed in House
Engrossed in House · EN · 29 April 2025
Reported in House
Reported in House · EN · 24 April 2025
Introduced in House
Introduced in House · EN · 31 January 2025
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 31 January 2025
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/859
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/119/hr/859