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S. 5127

Referred to Committee

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Introduced 11/17/2022•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

11/17/2022 • Senate

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 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.

Introduced in Senate • 11/17/2022

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Policy Area: Commerce

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Republican • TX

Sponsored 11/17/2022

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

D-WA

Joined 11/17/2022

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

November 17, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Introduced in Senate11/17/2022

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1