Senate bill · S. 28 (119th Congress)
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Ted Cruz (U.S. Senator for Texas, 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
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Apr 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
- Apr 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
- Apr 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
- Apr 28, 2025
Introduced
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
U.S. Senate
- Apr 28, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
U.S. Senate
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- Mar 12, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Mar 12, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Mar 12, 2025
Reported out of committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Jan 7, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jan 7, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jan 7, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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