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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

USA117th CongressS-5127| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2022
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Oct 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4081
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Nov 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • October 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4081
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 17, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 17, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4081: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
  • HR 117-3898: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

USA117th CongressS-5127| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2022
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.
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Timeline
Oct 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4081
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Nov 17, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • October 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4081
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 17, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 17, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4081: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
  • HR 117-3898: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted