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EAVESDROP Act

USA117th CongressHR-8543| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2022
Steve Scalise

Steve Scalise

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Earning Approval of Voice External Sound Databasing Retained on People Act or the EAVESDROP Act This bill requires internet-connected devices that include a microphone to notify consumers how and under what circumstances the device collects information from ambient noise, such as human dialogue or any other sound that occurs in the range of the device's microphone. Further, such devices must include a reasonable method to deactivate such collection.
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Jul 27, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 27, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

EAVESDROP Act

USA117th CongressHR-8543| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2022
Earning Approval of Voice External Sound Databasing Retained on People Act or the EAVESDROP Act This bill requires internet-connected devices that include a microphone to notify consumers how and under what circumstances the device collects information from ambient noise, such as human dialogue or any other sound that occurs in the range of the device's microphone. Further, such devices must include a reasonable method to deactivate such collection.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 27, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Steve Scalise

Steve Scalise

Republican Representative

Louisiana

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted