H.R. 538 · 118th 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
Jan 26, 23
Passed House
Feb 27, 23
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

00Jan 26, 2023

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

13
  1. FEB 28, 2023IntroReferral

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

  2. FEB 27, 2023Floor

    Mr

    Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  3. FEB 27, 2023Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H891-892)

    891Yea
    892Nay
    0NV
  4. FEB 27, 2023Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.

  5. FEB 27, 2023Floor

    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. FEB 27, 2023Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H897)

  7. FEB 27, 2023Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #121

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)

    406Yea
    12Nay
    0NV
  8. FEB 27, 2023Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #121

    (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)

    406Yea
    12Nay
    0NV
  9. FEB 27, 2023Floor

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

  10. FEB 03, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

  11. JAN 26, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  12. JAN 26, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  13. JAN 26, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

3

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Feb 28, 2023

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Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 3, 2023

Active

Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jan 26, 2023

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