H.R. 859: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act
Sponsor
Russ Fulcher
Republican · ID-1
What H.R. 859 does
If a smart appliance or other internet-connected device has a camera or microphone, you would be told before you buy it. H.R. 859, the Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, would require manufacturers of such devices to disclose before purchase that a camera or microphone is part of the device.
The requirement would not cover mobile phones, laptops or other devices a consumer would reasonably expect to include a camera or microphone.
How the House voted
Passed · April 29, 20259 Republicans broke with their party to vote no
Josh Brecheen
Tim Burchett
Eric Burlison
Andrew Clyde
Thomas Massie
Ralph Norman
Scott Perry
Chip Roy
Keith SelfOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 859 Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act · Roll no. 109 · Official record
HR859 Legislative Journey
Sent to Senate
Apr 30, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 64.
House: Vote: 415-9
Apr 29, 2025
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)
House: Vote Held
Apr 28, 2025
At 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.
House: Committee Action
Apr 24, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-72.
House: Vote Held
Apr 8, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
House: Committee Action
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
About the Sponsor
Russ Fulcher
Republican, Idaho's 1st congressional district · 7 years in Congress
Committees: Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce
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Cosponsors (1)
This bill has 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat. Cosponsors represent 1 state: Massachusetts.
Committee Sponsors
Energy and Commerce Committee
0 of 54 committee members cosponsored
No committee members have cosponsored this bill
30 Republicans across this committee haven't cosponsored yet. Mobilize their constituents
H.R. 859 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Energy and Commerce
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Commerce
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
Passed the House, received in Senate
Apr 30, 2025
H.R. 859 Bill Text
“To require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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