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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Introduced: January 25, 2023 Introduced by: Cruz, Ted Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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 5 steps
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Nov 28, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.
Nov 28, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.
Mar 22, 2023
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jan 25, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 25, 2023
Introduced in Senate
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 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 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.

What's happening now November 28, 2023

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 538 Related bill Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Warnock, Raphael G.
Georgia · Mar 28, 2023
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jan 25, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 90: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-90/
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"S. 90: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-90/.
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S. 90, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-90/.
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[S. 90: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-90/)
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