Who it affects
- Manufacturers of internet-connected devices
- Consumers buying internet-connected devices
Passed the HouseTechnologyConsumer information
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
H.R. 859 · House bill · Introduced Jan. 31, 2025
The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act would require manufacturers to tell buyers before purchase if internet-connected devices include a camera or microphone.
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At a glance
Where it stands
Passed the House 415 to 9 on April 29.
How South Carolina voted
Lobbying and money
No lobbying reported yet
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What it would do
- Manufacturers of internet-connected devices would have to tell buyers if a device includes a camera or microphone.
- Manufacturers would have to provide this information before purchase.
- Mobile phones, laptops, and other devices buyers would reasonably expect to have cameras or microphones would be excluded.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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House vote
Vote to pass
Fast-track vote that needs two-thirds
April 29, 2025 · Passed 415 to 9
- Republicans
- 208 yes
- 9 no
- Democrats
- 207 yes
- 0 no
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Fulcher, Russ (R-ID)
- Introduced
- Jan. 31, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 1
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Latest action
- April 30, 2025 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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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No lobbying report we have loaded names this bill. That doesn't mean no lobbying took place.
Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.