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HOUSE 859119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Honoring Hampden-Sydney College on the 250th anniversary of its founding.

Last Action
11/4/2025

Actions

  • 2025-04-30Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
  • 2025-04-29Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-04-29On 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)
  • 2025-04-29Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
  • 2025-04-29Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
  • 2025-04-28At 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.
  • 2025-04-28DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
  • 2025-04-28Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
  • 2025-04-28Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-04-24Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
  • 2025-04-24Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
  • 2025-04-24Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
  • 2025-04-08Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • 2025-04-08Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-01-31Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-31 (00)

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.

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
  • Sound recording
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