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H.R. 859: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Passed HouseApr 29, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 31, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Apr 29, 2025, 415–9
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 31, 2025

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Apr 29, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Passed 415–9

Yea 415two-thirds 283Nay 9

  • Democrats207 yea, 0 nay
  • Republicans207 yea, 9 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Keith Self (R-TX), Chip Roy (R-TX), Scott Perry (R-PA), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Eric Burlison (R-MO) and Tim Burchett (R-TN) voted Nay

See how all 424 members voted

Showing 432 of 432 members

Yea 415

Republicans (207)

Democrats (207)

Independents (1)

Nay 9

Republicans (9) broke with their party

Not voting 8

Republicans (2)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Apr 29, 2025. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Apr 29, 2025HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 415–9
    Roll call 109 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats207006
    Republicans207902
    Independents1000
    Total415908

    House roll call 109: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed.

    9 crossed party lines: 9 Republicans

    How each member voted (432)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

126 points earned
  1. 1Russ Fulcher R-ID SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Josh Brecheen R-OK1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Tim Burchett R-TN1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Eric Burlison R-MO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Andrew Clyde R-GA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. Apr 29, 2025Passed the House, 415–9.
  2. Jan 31, 2025Introduced in the House by Russ Fulcher.
Show the full action history (15 actions)
  1. Apr 30, 2025Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
  2. Apr 29, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1710-1711)
  3. Apr 29, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)
  4. Apr 29, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 9 (Roll no. 109). (text: 04/28/2025 CR H1666-1667)
  5. Apr 29, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. Apr 28, 2025Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Apr 28, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1666)
  8. Apr 28, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 859.
  9. Apr 28, 2025At 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.
  10. Apr 24, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
  11. Apr 24, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
  12. Apr 8, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  13. Apr 8, 2025Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  14. Jan 31, 2025Introduced in House
  15. Jan 31, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.