SENATE 90118th CongressReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S573-574)

A resolution recognizing the significance of endometriosis as an unmet chronic disease for women and designating March 2023 as "Endometriosis Awareness Month".

Last Action: 3/1/2023

Actions

2023-11-28Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.
2023-11-28Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.
2023-11-28Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment. With written report No. 118-114.
2023-03-22Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2023-01-25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2023-01-25Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-11-28 (25)

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 (2)

Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Raphael Warnock (D-GA)

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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