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substantiveApr 29, 2025 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 859 — Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose.
  • House passed it on Apr 29, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea415

Democrat: 207 · Independent: 1 · Republican: 207

Nay9

Republican: 9

Present0

Not Voting8

Democrat: 6 · Republican: 2

How each member voted (432)

Yea (415)

Nay (9)

Not Voting (8)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.