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H.R. 3898

Referred to Committee

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Introduced 6/15/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

6/16/2021 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 6/15/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Commerce
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingRight of privacySound recording

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
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Sponsor

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Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]

Republican • UT-3

Sponsored 6/15/2021

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

D-MA-6

Joined 6/15/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 15, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Introduced in House6/15/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1