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119th Congress
Senate
Commerce
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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Introduced: March 23, 2026
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 28, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
Apr 28, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English 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.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
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