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H.R. 859 (119th)

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

31 January 2025

Last action

30 April 2025 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.

Sponsors

Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

11 July 2026

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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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Timeline

  1. 31 January 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 April 2025

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 April 2025

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 April 2025

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 24 April 2025

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 April 2025

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.

    Source: Committee

  9. 28 April 2025

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  10. 28 April 2025

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 April 2025

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)

    Source: Floor

  12. 28 April 2025

    Floor

    Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  13. 29 April 2025

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 April 2025

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)

    Source: Floor

  15. 29 April 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)

    Source: Floor

  16. 29 April 2025

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)

    Source: Floor

  17. 30 April 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

29 April 2025 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 415 · No 9 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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Documents

5 official files

Placed on Calendar Senate

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 30 April 2025

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  • Engrossed in House

    Engrossed in House · EN · 29 April 2025

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  • Reported in House

    Reported in House · EN · 24 April 2025

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  • Introduced in House

    Introduced in House · EN · 31 January 2025

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 31 January 2025

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