H.R. 859Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Russ Fulcher [R-ID-01]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Commerce
Committee: Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest action: Apr 30, 2025 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.

IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Passed the HouseApr 29, 2025
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 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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 859 as introduced in House on Jan 31, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 109

House Apr 29, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

415 Yea 9 Nay 8 not voting

Crossed both parties 9 of 424 voting members broke with their own party: 9 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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All members432 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican218 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. 859 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DSeth Moulton [D-MA-06]Original

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H.R. 859Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 109

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Democrat

H.R. 859Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 109

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Democrat

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