HOUSE 538118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Expunging the December 18, 2019, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.

Last Action: 6/22/2023

Actions

2023-02-28Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2023-02-27Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-02-27On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)
2023-02-27Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)
2023-02-27Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H897)
2023-02-27At 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.
2023-02-27DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.
2023-02-27Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H891-892)
2023-02-27Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2023-02-03Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
2023-01-26Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2023-01-26Introduced in House
2023-01-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-02-27 (53)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

Seth Moulton (D-MA)

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Computers and information technology
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet, web applications, social media
Photography and imaging
Right of privacy
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