H.R. 3898 · 117th Congress · House

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Introduced
Jun 15, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 16, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  2. JUN 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUN 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUN 15, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 16, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jun 15, 2021

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