Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act (S. 28)
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
4/28/2025 • 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 • 1/7/2025
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Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
January 7, 2025
Committee Review
March 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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· Congress.gov, CRS, CBO, USAspending, FEC, LDA · Record updated Sep 8, 2026
- Congress.govLibrary of CongressStatus, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and textRecord updated Sep 8, 2026 · Loaded Oct 28, 2026, 5:39 PM ET
- CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.govOfficial summarySummary of the “Introduced in Senate” version, Jan 7, 2025 · Loaded Oct 28, 2026, 5:39 PM ET
- CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget OfficeCost estimatesLatest estimate Mar 31, 2025 · Loaded Oct 28, 2026, 5:39 PM ET
- USAspending.govU.S. Department of the TreasuryRelated Federal Spending section
- FEC filingsFederal Election CommissionFunding & Lobbying section
- Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the HouseFunding & Lobbying section
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