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H.R. 3898 117th Congress House

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Official title: To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.

Introduced: June 15, 2021 Introduced by: John R. Curtis Republican · Utah See on congress.gov
Commerce Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet and video services
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Internet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 16, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HR 4081 Identical bill Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
  • HR 7583 Reintroduction of Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
  • HR 538 Reintroduced Bill Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
  • S 5127 Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Jun 15, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3898: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3898/
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"H.R. 3898: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3898/.
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H.R. 3898, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3898/.
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