Federal · H.R. 538 · 118th Congress
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 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.
First two sentences of the Congressional Research Service's summary · Congress.gov ↗
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.
Passed the House on Feb 27, 2023. Waiting on the Senate.
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Latest final vote: Passed · U.S. House · Feb 27, 2023
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All votes
U.S. House · Feb 27, 2023 · Final passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
Official record ↗By party
| Party | Yes | No | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 172 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| Democratic | 168 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By state (48)
| State | Yes | No | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AZ | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CA | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CO | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GA | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| HI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ID | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| IL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| IN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| KY | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LA | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MA | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ME | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MI | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MO | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NJ | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NV | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NY | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OH | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OK | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PA | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| RI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TN | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TX | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| UT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VA | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WI | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Feb 27, 2023U.S. House: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed ↗
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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 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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