H.R. 4081 · 117th Congress · House

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

In Congress· Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced
Jun 23, 21
Passed House
Sep 29, 22
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.

Previous Versions

07Sep 28, 2022

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.

00Jun 23, 2021

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. OCT 11, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. SEP 29, 2022Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 1396, proceedings on H.R. 4081 are considered vacated.

  3. SEP 29, 2022Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.

  4. SEP 29, 2022Floor

    Pursuant to section 10 of H

    Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641. (text: CR H8153-8154)

    8153Yea
    8154Nay
    0NV
  5. SEP 28, 2022Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-509.

    117Yea
    509Nay
    0NV
  6. SEP 28, 2022Committee

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-509.

    117Yea
    509Nay
    0NV
  7. SEP 28, 2022Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 383.

  8. SEP 28, 2022Floor

    Mr

    Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. SEP 28, 2022Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H8153-8154)

    8153Yea
    8154Nay
    0NV
  10. SEP 28, 2022Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4081.

  11. SEP 28, 2022Floor

    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.

  12. JUL 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. JUL 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.

    53Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  14. JUN 23, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. JUN 23, 2022Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 0 .

    21Yea
    0Nay
    0NV
  16. JUN 24, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

  17. JUN 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  18. JUN 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  19. JUN 23, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Oct 11, 2022

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Sep 28, 2022

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jul 20, 2022

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 23, 2022

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 23, 2022

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 24, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jun 23, 2021

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