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S. 90

Introduced

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Introduced 1/25/2023•118th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

11/28/2023 • 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.

Reported to Senate • 11/28/2023

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Topics & Subjects

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

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Republican • TX

Sponsored 1/25/2023

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

D-WA

Joined 1/25/2023

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

January 25, 2023

Committee Review

March 22, 2023

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

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Other Chamber

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Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate11/28/2023
Introduced in Senate1/25/2023

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors2