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Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

119th CongressIntroduced January 7, 2025Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]· TX
Stage
In committee
Latest action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
April 28, 2025

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

Committees

  • PrimaryCommerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

CRS subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresComputers and information technologyFederal Trade Commission (FTC)

Action history

  1. January 7, 2025Introduced in Senate
  2. January 7, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  3. March 12, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  4. April 28, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
  5. April 28, 2025Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
  6. April 28, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.

Cosponsors (3)

Text versions

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