Passed House. Latest step, Apr 30, 2025: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64. The House passed it 415–9.All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 3 new provisions of its own.
How this bill changes the law
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H.R. 859 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 3 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as placed on the Senate calendar (Apr 30, 2025).
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H.R. 859Bill
Sec. 2Required disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devicesnew law
Sec. 3Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commissionnew law
Sec. 4Definition of covered devicenew law
New provisions of the bill's own
Sec. 2 Required disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices
Sec. 3 Enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission
Sec. 4 Definition of covered device
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What it does
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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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 31, 2025).
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What has happened
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Apr 29, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Apr 24, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.Library of Congress
Jan 31, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress