The record

LegislationLegislation· Feb 2023
HR 538

Sponsored by John R. Curtis (R)

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

Would have required makers of smart devices with cameras or microphones to disclose them.

Tradeoff

Would have required makers of smart devices with cameras or microphones to tell buyers. Exempts phones, laptops, tablets, and devices buyers would reasonably expect to have a camera or microphone.

What's in it

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The House passed this 406-12 on February 27, 2023. The Senate never voted on it before the Congress ended.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Jan 26, 2023)

  2. House

    Committee on Energy and Commerce(Jan 26, 2023)

  3. House

    On Motion to and Pass

    Passed(Roll #121 · Feb 27, 2023)

    406 yeanay 12

  4. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Commerce, Science, and Transportation(Feb 28, 2023)

Passage votes· Feb 27, 2023· 118th Congress · 2023–2025