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House bill · H.R. 859 (119th Congress)

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 30, 2025

Sponsor: Russ Fulcher (U.S. Representative, ID-1, Republican)

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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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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Apr 30, 2025

    Introduced

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

    U.S. House

  2. Apr 30, 2025

    Sent to the executive

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

    U.S. Senate

  3. Apr 29, 2025

    Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H1710-1711)

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

  4. Apr 29, 2025

    Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H1710-1711)

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

  5. Apr 29, 2025

    Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H1710-1711)

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

Show full history (23 earlier events)
  1. Apr 29, 2025

    Passed a chamber

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

  2. Apr 29, 2025

    Passed a chamber

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

  3. Apr 29, 2025

    Passed a chamber

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

  4. Apr 29, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    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)

    U.S. House of Representatives

  5. Apr 28, 2025

    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.

    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.

  6. Apr 28, 2025

    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.

    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.

  7. Apr 28, 2025

    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.

    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.

  8. Apr 28, 2025

    Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 859.

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

    U.S. House of Representatives

  9. Apr 24, 2025

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

  10. Apr 24, 2025

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

  11. Apr 24, 2025

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

  12. Apr 24, 2025

    Reported out of committee

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

  13. Apr 24, 2025

    Reported out of committee

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

  14. Apr 24, 2025

    Reported out of committee

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

  15. Apr 8, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  16. Apr 8, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  17. Apr 8, 2025

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  18. Apr 8, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  19. Apr 8, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  20. Apr 8, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  21. Jan 31, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  22. Jan 31, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  23. Jan 31, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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