S. 28 · 119th Congress · Senate

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Active· Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
Introduced
Jan 7, 25
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
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 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 28, 2025Senate

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.

  2. APR 28, 2025Library of Congress

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

    Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.

    119Yea
    13Nay
    0NV
  3. MAR 12, 2025Senate

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

    Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. JAN 07, 2025Senate

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

  5. JAN 07, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in Senate

Committees

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Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2025

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