HR 859 · 119th CongressPassed Housecongress.gov ↗

Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act

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This bill requires companies that make internet-connected devices with cameras or microphones to tell customers before they buy the device that it has a camera or microphone. This rule applies to devices like smart appliances, but not to phones, laptops, or other devices where people would already expect to find cameras or microphones.

Introduced

January 31, 2025

Policy Area

Commerce

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