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H.R. 859 119th 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: January 31, 2025 Introduced by: Russ Fulcher Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
Commerce Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social media
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Photography and imagingRight of privacySound recording
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 30, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Apr 29, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 29, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)
Apr 29, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
Apr 28, 2025
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.
Apr 28, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
Apr 28, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
Apr 28, 2025
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
Apr 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 8, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 29, 2025 House · vote #109 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 415–9 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.

 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.

 Hearings & markups 1
  • Markup of 26 Bills
    Markup Rescheduled Apr 8, 2025 · 10:15 AM EDT · Energy and Commerce Committee
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 Bill text 5 versions

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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Jan 31, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 859: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-859/
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"H.R. 859: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-859/.
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H.R. 859, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-859/.
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