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HR 859Passed HouseCommercehouse
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Introduced Jan 31, 2025 by Rep. Russ Fulcher
IntroducedCommitteeFloorCongressLaw
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
Latest action · Apr 30, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
Roll-call votes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
house · Apr 29, 2025
History
- Apr 30, 2025Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
- Apr 29, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 29, 2025On 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)
- Apr 29, 2025Passed/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)
- Apr 29, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
- Apr 28, 2025At 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.
- Apr 28, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
- Apr 28, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
- Apr 28, 2025Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Apr 24, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
- Apr 24, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
- Apr 8, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Apr 8, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jan 31, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Jan 31, 2025Introduced in House