H.R. 538Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

1 recorded action295 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: John R. Curtis [R-UT-03]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Commerce
Committees: Energy and Commerce Committee, Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Latest action: Feb 28, 2023 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

IntroducedJan 26, 2023
Passed the HouseFeb 27, 2023
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 538 as passed House on Feb 27, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 121

House Feb 27, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

406 Yea 12 Nay 15 not voting

Crossed both parties 12 of 418 voting members broke with their own party: 12 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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All members433 members

Democratic212 members

Republican221 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors1 · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 538 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DSeth Moulton [D-MA-06]Original

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H.R. 538Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 121

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Democrat

H.R. 538Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 121

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Democrat

Who lobbied on H.R. 5383 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 5383 organizations