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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Introduced: July 13, 2020 Introduced by: Curtis, John R. Republican · Utah See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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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.

What's happening now July 13, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jul 13, 2020
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Jul 13, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7583: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7583/
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"H.R. 7583: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7583/.
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