Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Bill: 117-hr-4081
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2021-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Computers and information technology
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Photography and imaging
Right of privacy
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Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 

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.

action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641. (text: CR H8153-8154)
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 1396, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 1638, as amended; H.R. 3304, as amended; H.R. 4081, as amended; H.R. 4821, as amended; H.R. 6889, as amended; H.R. 6967, as amended; H.R. 8163, as amended; H.R. 8510, as amended; H.R. 8681, as amended; H.R. 8875, as amended; H.R. 8956; S. 1198; and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 5641.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1396, proceedings on H.R. 4081 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4081.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8153-8154)
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 383.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-509.
action_date: 2022-09-28
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-509.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 0.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 0 .
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Introduced in House