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Main Subject: Commerce

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.

Senate Actions

IntroReferral
Feb. 28 2023	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

House floor actions Actions

Floor

Feb. 27
2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H897)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H891-892)
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

IntroReferral
Jan. 26 2023	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Feb. 27 2023	Passed/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)

IntroReferral
Jan. 26 2023	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Feb. 03 2023	Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

House bill HR538-118

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

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