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H.R. 538: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Passed HouseFeb 27, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 26, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)Feb 27, 2023, 406–12
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, Feb 27, 2023

This bill requires manufacturers of internet-connected devices (e.g., smart appliances) that are equipped with a camera or microphone to disclose to consumers 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Feb 27, 2023

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Passed 406–12

Yea 406two-thirds 279Nay 12

  • Democrats201 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans204 yea, 12 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Chip Roy (R-TX), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Eric Burlison (R-MO), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Dan Bishop (R-NC), Matthew Rosendale (R-MT), Scott Perry (R-PA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) voted Nay; and 2 more

See how all 418 members voted

Showing 433 of 433 members

Yea 406

Republicans (204)

Democrats (201)

Independents (1)

Nay 12

Republicans (12) broke with their party

Not voting 15

Republicans (4)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Feb 27, 2023. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

Showing 1 of 1 roll calls

  • Feb 27, 2023HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 406–12
    Roll call 121 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats2010011
    Republicans2041204
    Independents1000
    Total40612015

    House roll call 121: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed.

    12 crossed party lines: 12 Republicans

    How each member voted (433)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

112 points earned
  1. 1John Curtis R-UT SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, passed House3 events+36
  2. 2Andy Biggs R-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Dan Bishop R-NC1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Josh Brecheen R-OK1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Eric Burlison R-MO1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Feb 27, 2023Passed the House, 406–12.
  2. Jan 26, 2023Introduced in the House by John Curtis.
Show the full action history (12 actions)
  1. Feb 28, 2023Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  2. Feb 27, 2023Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  3. Feb 27, 2023Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H891-892)
  4. Feb 27, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 538.
  5. Feb 27, 2023At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  6. Feb 27, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H897)
  7. Feb 27, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)
  8. Feb 27, 2023On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 12 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H891)
  9. Feb 27, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  10. Feb 3, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
  11. Jan 26, 2023Introduced in House
  12. Jan 26, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.