119th Congress Commerce
S. 28: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
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- Introduced (completed)
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- To the President (not reached)
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Summary
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.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Maria Cantwell D-WAOriginal
- John Curtis R-UTOriginal
- Raphael Warnock D-GA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Ted Cruz SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reported3 events+26
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Ted Cruz.
Show the full action history (5 actions)
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-13.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.